Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Agave

Species:

Agave rhodacantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

red, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bats, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI