Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave macroacantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, purple, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, hummingbirds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (70-85°F) with no pretreatment required. Keep soil barely moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI