Description
This peculiar plant is the result of crossbreeding from Agave guadalajarana and Agave collina and shows some interesting intermediate features of both the parents.
Origin and Habitat
Unknown.
Cultivation and Propagation
It is one an easy-to-grow hybrid that could well be valued and cultivated by the sophisticated agave fanciers.
Growing rate: It is a very slow-growing species.
Soil: It needs a very well-drained, soil.
Repotting: Use pot with good drainage.
Watering: Water regularly during the growing season from spring to autumn. In winter watering this plant can be done once every 1-2 months, there is no need to mist the leaves. Plants cultivated outdoors are drought tolerant and takes blasting heat and full sun.
Exposure: It do well in full sun or a lightly shaded area.
Feeding: During the beautiful season it’s good to enrich the soil using a fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorous, but poor in nitrogen, because this chemical element doesn’t help the development of succulent plants, making them too soft and full of water.
Hardiness: Acclimated mature plants will withstand temperatures as low as – 15° C, particularly when dry but in cultivation it is best to avoid severe freezing temperatures.
Heat Tolerance: Excellent
Uses: Because of their symmetrical form these plants are very attractive when grown in pots.
Propagation: Relatively easy to propagate by suckers (if available).
Remove the basal suckers in spring or summer and let the cuttings dry for a few days before inserting in compost.