{"product_id":"agave-stricta-nana-dwarf-hedgehog-agave","title":"Agave stricta nana ‘Dwarf hedgehog Agave’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003eIntroducing the Agave stricta 'Nana\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e’,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e known as dwarf hedgehog agave, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003ewhich is a small and compact plant that belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237580748 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/types-of-agave-plants-for-sale\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003eAgave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e This dwarf variety is a delightful addition to any succulent collection or garden. This vibrant variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237580748 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/agave-stricta?variant=43848716517619\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003eAgave stricta  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003ehas several other common names such as Hedgehog Agave, Miniature Agave, or Small-Leaf Agave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003eN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003eative to the rocky slopes and arid regions of Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003ethis slow-growing agave hedgehog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e plant is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e a popular choice among succulent enthusiasts and gardeners due to its unique appearance and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003eeasy-care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237580748 BCX0\"\u003e It thrives in hot and dry climates, making it well-suited for desert gardens or xeriscaping projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Agave-stricta-Nana-jpj_1.jpg?v=1718413740\" alt=\"Agave stricta nana ‘Dwarf hedgehog Agave’ succulent with slender green leaves, reddish-brown tips, in a brown pot on light background.\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003eAgave stricta 'Nana' is a small succulent that forms symmetrical rosettes of narrow, pale green, spine-tipped leaves with tiny teeth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rosettes grow up to 10 inches tall and are nearly equal in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves are narrow, rigid, and triangular in shape, with prominent ridges and sharp, dark brown spines along the edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver time, they produce new offsets from short rhizomes, creating attractive, tightly packed clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eAgave str\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eicta nana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e only after reaching maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e produces a tall flower stalk that can reach up to 2 feet in height. The flower stalk bears vibrant yellow flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e during late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW75787438 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eHowever, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eit's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e important to note that this agave variety is monocarpic, meaning it will eventually produce flowers and then die. But fear not, as it typically produces offsets or \"pups\" before flowering, ensuring the continuation of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/8-11_USDA_1.png?v=1776479907\" alt=\"Map showing USDA Growing Zones - Outdoors highlighting zones 8a–11a, warmer zones concentrated in Florida, southern Texas, southern California, and Hawaii\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" width=\"349\" height=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it comes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eAgave stricta nana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003ecare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003ehe Dwarf Hedgehog Agave is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003erelatively low-maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e and thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW75787438 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/soil-top-dressing-and-amendments\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media?variant=43626295951603\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eIt thrives best in \u003cstrong\u003eindoor\u003c\/strong\u003e temperatures between 55-75°F and is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 8-11. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eIt is important to provide well-drained soil and ample sunlight for optimal growth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eIt prefers full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eAs with most succulents, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eit's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e crucial to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e Instead, allow the soil to dry out between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003ewatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e and water sparingly during the winter months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eAgave stricta nana can be propagated by removing offsets or pups that grow at the base of the plant. These offsets can be carefully separated from the parent plant and replanted in well-draining soil to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eestablish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e new plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eDon't\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003emiss out on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e this opportunity to add something truly exceptional to your garden. Order your very own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003eAgave stricta nana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e for sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW75787438 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal.","offer_id":31875320512608,"sku":"1136","price":69.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/products\/739064c0-c8d9-5fa5-bf4e-60e8c67aa6c1.jpg?v=1659455622","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/agave-stricta-nana-dwarf-hedgehog-agave","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}