Agave karatto
Agave karatto
- Native to:
- Aruba | Leeward Is. | Netherlands Antilles | Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © karl_questel (iNaturalist #270688629)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Agave
- Species:
- Agave karatto
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 180 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, bees, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (25-30°C). Light aids germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI