Agave 'Cornelius'

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A slow-growing perennial which is unlikely to flower. It makes a rosette of thick leaves with sharp teeth along all its edges with a solid cone of new leaves at the centre. The leaves are blue-green with pale yellow edges and makes a bright focal point whereever it grows

Agave 'Cornelius'

Scientific classification

Species
Agave 'Cornelius' (Agave 'Cornelius')
Genus
Agave
Family
Asparagaceae
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Alpine Rockery · Cactus Succulent
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
Sunlight
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Agave 'Cornelius'

Distribution of Agave 'Cornelius'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Agave 'Cornelius'

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Agave 'Cornelius' care guide

Let gritty soil dry fully before each deep watering cycle
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Let gritty soil dry fully before each deep watering cycle

Fertilizing

Very dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate from offsets

Growing

Grow in any well drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun. It needs barely any water. Provide winter protection, or grow in a container and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. 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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