agave 'Silver Fox'
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A rosette-forming evergreen perennial succulent with toothed, waxy, fleshy light green leaves which have a silvery-white 'glow'.
Scientific classification
- Species
- agave 'Silver Fox' (Agave 'Silver Fox')
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of agave 'Silver Fox'
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 'Silver Fox'
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agave 'Silver Fox' 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. Dies after flowering and does not produce 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. Hardier than most agaves, and may survive outdoors in a warm position in very well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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