This one of a kind Agave cultivar has a dramatic contrast of yellow stripes that run all the way down to the center of each of the leaves in between the gray green leaf margins. They can reach about 10" in diameter and will produce numerous offsets at the plant base producing dense clumps.
Growth Rate
Agave Rum Runner has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
This one-of-a-kind succulent blooms in the spring and produces golden-yellow flowers.
Watering and Feeding
For the first month or two, water Agave 'Rum Runner' every 4-5 days. Once they mature, water 2-3 times every month during the summer, or more if you stay in a low desert area. During the growing season, fertilize every two weeks with a standard liquid fertilizer.
Drought tolerant when established. Needs well-draining soil. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost to prevent possible scarring. Water regularly in hot season.
Soil
This agave species grows best in well-drained soil. Use regular succulent or cacti potting soil.
Hardiness
It prefers warm spring and summer temperatures and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11b.
Light
Agave Rum Runner grows best when exposed to full to light shade sun exposure. A window facing south or southeast is ideal.
Propagation
This succulent is easily propagated from offshoots. It is the quickest and most reliable method of producing agave plants.
Agave 'Rum Runner' is a great option for a houseplant. It looks adorable in a brightly lit area or when planted outdoors in a container garden.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid summer to early fall |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthemensis |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthmensis |
| Common Name | Agave 'Rum Runner' |
| Common Name | Dwarf butterfly agave |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Goldenyellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 25 cm |
| Mature Size | 612 in |
| Native Area | Agave isthmensis |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 0°c |
| Resistance | 3.9°C (25°F) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Mid summer to early fall |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthemensis |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthmensis |
| Common Name | Agave 'Rum Runner' |
| Common Name | Dwarf butterfly agave |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Goldenyellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 25 cm |
| Mature Size | 612 in |
| Native Area | Agave isthmensis |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 0°c |
| Resistance | 3.9°C (25°F) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This one of a kind Agave cultivar has a dramatic contrast of yellow stripes that run all the way down to the center of each of the leaves in between the gray green leaf margins. They can reach about 10" in diameter and will produce numerous offsets at the plant base producing dense clumps.
Growth Rate
Agave Rum Runner has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
This one-of-a-kind succulent blooms in the spring and produces golden-yellow flowers.
Watering and Feeding
For the first month or two, water Agave 'Rum Runner' every 4-5 days. Once they mature, water 2-3 times every month during the summer, or more if you stay in a low desert area. During the growing season, fertilize every two weeks with a standard liquid fertilizer.
Drought tolerant when established. Needs well-draining soil. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost to prevent possible scarring. Water regularly in hot season.
Soil
This agave species grows best in well-drained soil. Use regular succulent or cacti potting soil.
Hardiness
It prefers warm spring and summer temperatures and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11b.
Light
Agave Rum Runner grows best when exposed to full to light shade sun exposure. A window facing south or southeast is ideal.
Propagation
This succulent is easily propagated from offshoots. It is the quickest and most reliable method of producing agave plants.
Agave 'Rum Runner' is a great option for a houseplant. It looks adorable in a brightly lit area or when planted outdoors in a container garden.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid summer to early fall |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthemensis |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthmensis |
| Common Name | Agave 'Rum Runner' |
| Common Name | Dwarf butterfly agave |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Goldenyellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 25 cm |
| Mature Size | 612 in |
| Native Area | Agave isthmensis |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 0°c |
| Resistance | 3.9°C (25°F) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Mid summer to early fall |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthemensis |
| Botanical Name | Agave isthmensis |
| Common Name | Agave 'Rum Runner' |
| Common Name | Dwarf butterfly agave |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Goldenyellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 25 cm |
| Mature Size | 612 in |
| Native Area | Agave isthmensis |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 0°c |
| Resistance | 3.9°C (25°F) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
