Agave nussaviorum
This plant is shown in a 6 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped BARE ROOT.
It is also called Papalome agave.
It is a very attractive, medium-sized Agave with short, broad, bluish leaves that are mildly thorny along the margins. This species was scientifically described as recently as 2010 from Oaxaca, Mexico. Both Agave potatorum and Agave seemanniana share its habitat and it is possible that Agave nussaviorum is a natural hybrid of the two.
Agave nussaviorum grows solitary with a height of 30 to 50 cm and is 40 to 60 cm wide.
It has yellow-colored, loosely arranged bell-shaped flowers. The flowering period is from August to December.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Century plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower | Gray-green |
| Frost Tolerance | -4° C |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| Height | 30 to 50 cm |
| Origin | Central america. |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Agave nussaviorum |
| Shape | Loosely arranged bell-shaped |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
