Agave Cubic
Commonly sold as Agave potatorum ‘Cubic’, this unusual compact agave has thick, blue-gray leaves with angular folds and ridges, toothed edges, and sharp terminal spines. Special Features Distinctive angular leaf structure; compact form; drought tolerant once established; well suited to specimen containers. Problems & Solutions Overwatering causes root and crown rot; ensure drainage and allow […]
Agave Decipiens
Assuming ‘Agave desipens’ refers to Agave decipiens (false sisal), a large, trunk-forming agave native to Florida with long green leaves, toothed margins, and sharp terminal spines. Special Features Bold architectural foliage; drought and salt tolerance; produces offsets and often plantlets on the flower stalk. Problems & Solutions Agave snout weevil can cause collapse; inspect plants […]
Whale’s Tongue Agave
Medium-sized agave from northern Mexico with broad, cupped, gray-green leaves edged with teeth and a terminal spine, forming a compact symmetrical rosette. Monocarpic — sends up a tall flower stalk once at maturity then dies, leaving offsets. Special Features Drought tolerant; deer resistant; produces offsets for propagation; bold sculptural rosette; cold hardy for the low […]
Mangave ‘Silver Fox’
A compact agave–manfreda hybrid with broad, fleshy, arching leaves coated in silvery wax. Subtle purple spotting shows through the coating, giving the rosette a distinctive silver-lavender appearance. Special Features Striking silvery foliage, compact form, good drought tolerance once established, and generally faster growth than many agaves. Problems & Solutions Overwatering can cause root or crown […]
Smooth Edge Agave
A graceful agave with arching, fleshy green leaves, mostly smooth margins, and a sharp terminal spine. Special Features Elegant architectural form; mostly toothless leaf margins; drought tolerant once established; produces offsets and often plantlets on the flower stalk. Problems & Solutions Susceptible to agave snout weevil; inspect for sudden wilting or basal collapse and remove […]
Cameron Blue Agave
A bold, blue-leaved selection of century plant with large, arching, sword-shaped leaves edged with sharp teeth and tipped with stout spines. Special Features Striking blue foliage and dramatic architectural form; highly heat and drought tolerant once established; produces offsets. Problems & Solutions Agave snout weevil can cause sudden collapse; inspect for basal damage and promptly […]