Agave shawii goldmeniana
Cultivation and propagation: It’s a stunning specimen plant for containers or a well-drained spot in the garden. It tends to be a slow grower, but worth the effort. Grow it in porous soil with adequate drainage. It does well in full sun or a lightly shaded area. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. In winter watering this plant can be done once every 1-2 months, there is no need to mist the leaves. It is theoretically hardy to -3° C, particularly when dry but it is best to avoid severe freezing temperatures.
Heat tolerance: good.
Flowers: yellow. They open from September to May.
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 | February to may |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave shawii |
| Common Name | Coastal agave |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellowish or reddish |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 910a |
| Mature Size | 23 feet |
| Native Area | Southwestern california |
| Resistance | −5 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
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Agave shawii goldmeniana
Cultivation and propagation: It’s a stunning specimen plant for containers or a well-drained spot in the garden. It tends to be a slow grower, but worth the effort. Grow it in porous soil with adequate drainage. It does well in full sun or a lightly shaded area. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. In winter watering this plant can be done once every 1-2 months, there is no need to mist the leaves. It is theoretically hardy to -3° C, particularly when dry but it is best to avoid severe freezing temperatures.
Heat tolerance: good.
Flowers: yellow. They open from September to May.
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 | February to may |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave shawii |
| Common Name | Coastal agave |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellowish or reddish |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 910a |
| Mature Size | 23 feet |
| Native Area | Southwestern california |
| Resistance | −5 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
