| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Filiferous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow in shallow pots with a well draining, sterile mix; 50/50 organic/inorganic of coarse perlite, pumice; sphagnum peat or good compost. Avoid manures. Irrigate from below by submerging in water to 1/2 height of pot. Provide bright, indirect light. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Bulbils |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Agave, black widow by CDsSister | Oct 16, 2012 1:04 PM | 1 |
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