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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Mound Height: 15-18 inches
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
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. Provide bright, indirect light and a transparent cover to retain moisture.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP26,384
Monocarpic
Parentage: Sport of: Kissho Kan

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Common names
  • Agave
  • Century Plant
  • Maguey

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Location: Colorado 
Date: 2022-10-25
Four years old, just produced its first pups.
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-06-17

Date: 2020-12-18
2.5 years old, about 6 inches wide.
Location: DISCLAIMER: This is an old photo from an old phone. I don't know why, but the photos look "deep fried". sorry about that.
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