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paired-flowered agave

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A perennial succulent forming a dense rosette of very narrow linear leaves with fine, thread-like filaments along the edges. In late summer mature plants produce a tall spike of paired, dark red and yellow flowers. Hardy to -5°C given a sunny position and extremely sharp drainage

Scientific classification

Species: paired-flowered agave (Agave geminiflora)
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of paired-flowered 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 paired-flowered agave

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paired-flowered agave care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or removal of offsets

Growing

Grow under glass in cactus compost, water sparingly when in growth, but keep dry over winter. Apply a dilute, liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Outdoors plants can be grown in a raised desert bed but must be given protection from winter wet. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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