General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Cactus/Succulent
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Leaves: |
Evergreen
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| Fruit: |
Dehiscent
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
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| Containers: |
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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| Miscellaneous: |
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 30,279
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| Parentage: |
Agave maculata x Agave geminiflora |
Posted by
Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Feb 9, 2023 11:26 AM concerning plant:
Hybrid agave with many arching, spotted leaves. Said to be a hybrid of the former Manfreda maculosa (now Agave maculata, a spotted plant) and Agave geminiflora, a toothless agave with many narrow, weak leaves. The patent mentions similarities to the agave hybrid 'Man of Steel' (a cross of 'Bloodspot' x Agave stricta); this plant is much more glaucous. 'Bad Hair Day' may not have as many or as intense spots in lower light situations (strong light is best for full realization of the purple spots). The whole plant may appear more purplish than green when moderately stressed.
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