An impressive succulent with spiny blue grey leaves and long panicles of creamy yellow flowers tinged pink in bud. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Agave parryi
An impressive succulent with spiny blue grey leaves and long panicles of creamy yellow flowers tinged pink in bud
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Agave |
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Species | parryi |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 80cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Keep dry when dormant, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division |
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