This intricate and unique plant originates in highlands and rocky areas. It creates small rosettes that go up to 20 cm in diameters. they form large clumps. When this plant blooms in the late spring/summer it develops pale green/yellow flowers.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 8-10
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Excellent
Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Central Arizona (USA)
Growth habits: Clumping, up to 12" in diameter (30 cm), 12" tall (30 cm)
Watering needs: Little water when established
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave toumeyana |
| Common Name | Miniature century plant, Toumey's Century Plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Color | White, greenish, yellow |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 10(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 4 in. tall |
| Native Area | Central Arizona |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, seeds, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Striped leaves |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAwesome!
I’ve ordered multiple times and each time I’m happy with my purchase
United StatesExcellent plant in good condition
Has been immediately planted in a container in my succulent/cactus collection. The agave is in excellent condition and will be a compliment to my xeriscape garden. I look forward to its growth and development.
Exactly as expected. Perfectly healthy pla...
Exactly as expected. Perfectly healthy plant.
United StatesHealthy agave
Looks great, should do well in my area.
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This intricate and unique plant originates in highlands and rocky areas. It creates small rosettes that go up to 20 cm in diameters. they form large clumps. When this plant blooms in the late spring/summer it develops pale green/yellow flowers.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 8-10
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Excellent
Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Central Arizona (USA)
Growth habits: Clumping, up to 12" in diameter (30 cm), 12" tall (30 cm)
Watering needs: Little water when established
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave toumeyana |
| Common Name | Miniature century plant, Toumey's Century Plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Color | White, greenish, yellow |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 10(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 4 in. tall |
| Native Area | Central Arizona |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, seeds, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Striped leaves |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAwesome!
I’ve ordered multiple times and each time I’m happy with my purchase
United StatesExcellent plant in good condition
Has been immediately planted in a container in my succulent/cactus collection. The agave is in excellent condition and will be a compliment to my xeriscape garden. I look forward to its growth and development.
Exactly as expected. Perfectly healthy pla...
Exactly as expected. Perfectly healthy plant.
United StatesHealthy agave
Looks great, should do well in my area.