Agave acuispina

Agave acuispina

Native to:
El Salvador | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Southeast
Agave acuispina

GBIF: Keith Roe; Eunice Roe, Scott Mori, Jerzy Rzedowski

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Agave
Species:
Agave acuispina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, hummingbirds, bats
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (20-25°C); sow fresh seeds for best results as viability declines with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI