small-flowered agave
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A rosette-forming perennial to 20cm in height, with pointed dark green leaves marked with white and edged with white threads. Small pale yellow flowers in racemes on stems to 1.5m
Scientific classification
- Species
- small-flowered agave (Agave parviflora)
- Genus
- Agave
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of small-flowered agave
Distribution map
Mexico, adjacent USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of small-flowered agave
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small-flowered 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 offsets taken in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. 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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