large-thorned agave
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A clump-forming, evergreen succulent, to 60cm tall and wide, comprising rosettes of narrow, pale blue-green leaves, up to 25cm long, with small brown teeth and a terminal black spine. After at least 15 years, purple-tinged green flowers may be borne on a branched stem up to 2m tall
Scientific classification
- Species
- large-thorned agave (Agave macroacantha)
- Genus
- Agave
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of large-thorned agave
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of large-thorned agave
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large-thorned agave care guide
- Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or remove offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water freely in summer, giving a low-nitrogen feed three or four times. Water less in autumn and keep dry in winter. Can move outdoors for summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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