Agave fortiflora

Agave fortiflora

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Northwest
Agave fortiflora

GBIF: Howard Scott Gentry

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with good drainage. Fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI