Agave schidigera 'Shira ito no Ohi', also known as the Queen of White Thread-leaf, is an incredibly showy slow-growing century plant that is sure to impress. This solitary rosette variety grows up to 1 foot tall and presents beautiful dark green leaves with a sharp reddish terminal spine, highlighted with a vibrant creamy-white variegation and curly white hairs.
When in bloom, Agave schidigera 'Shira ito no Ohi' produces red-purple buds and greenish flowers on a 10 foot spike. Plant in full sun or light shade for hotter areas to ensure this striking plant thrives.
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave schidigera 'Shira ito no Ohi' |
| Common Name | Queen of White Threadleaf |
| Common Name | Queen of White Threadleaf, Century Plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow, orangered, dark purple, green |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 10 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 15 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 15 in. tall, 22 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Rigid green leaves (coarse margins |
| Special Features | Rigid green leaves (coarse margins , sharp tips) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mild toxic for pets(Keep away children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
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Agave schidigera 'Shira ito no Ohi', also known as the Queen of White Thread-leaf, is an incredibly showy slow-growing century plant that is sure to impress. This solitary rosette variety grows up to 1 foot tall and presents beautiful dark green leaves with a sharp reddish terminal spine, highlighted with a vibrant creamy-white variegation and curly white hairs.
When in bloom, Agave schidigera 'Shira ito no Ohi' produces red-purple buds and greenish flowers on a 10 foot spike. Plant in full sun or light shade for hotter areas to ensure this striking plant thrives.
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave schidigera 'Shira ito no Ohi' |
| Common Name | Queen of White Threadleaf |
| Common Name | Queen of White Threadleaf, Century Plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow, orangered, dark purple, green |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 10 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 15 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 15 in. tall, 22 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Rigid green leaves (coarse margins |
| Special Features | Rigid green leaves (coarse margins , sharp tips) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mild toxic for pets(Keep away children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
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- Questions
United StatesHappy or sad?
Very happy nice size plant