An impressive succulent with dark green lance shaped leaves margined with fine threads. Each leaf terminates with a spine!. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Agave parviflora
An impressive succulent with dark green lance shaped leaves margined with fine threads. Each leaf terminates with a spine!
Additional information
| Generic | Agave |
|---|---|
| Species | parviflora |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| 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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