Agave sisalana mediopicta
(This plant comes in a 3.5 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 in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Agave sisalana mediopicta
A medium sized widely suckering agave to 4 to 6 feet tall by 6 to 7 feet wide with long stiff narrow white to very pale green leaves with grey-green spineless margins and armed at the tip with a 1-inch terminal spine.
Older plants can have a short stem and occasionally a leaf might display a yellow stripe. At maturity, flower stalks rise 15 to 20 feet tall. Plant in full to part sun and water occasionally to infrequently – tolerates dry conditions but grows faster and larger with more regular irrigation.
Hardy to around 25° F.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sisal |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower | Yellow |
| Frost Tolerance | 25-30f |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
| Height | 4-6’ tall |
| Origin | Southeast mexico |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Agave sisalana mediopicta |
| Shape | - |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade |