This colorful century plant is known as Agave lophantha or Agave univittata 'Quadricolor', and it is is a relatively easy-to-grow species. Suited for light shade to full sun, but better with some shade in summer. Needs a very well-drained soil. It grows fairly fast in summer if provided with copious water but allow to dry thoroughly before watering again. During the winter months, one should only water enough to keep the leaves from shriveling.

Agave lophantha is frost tolerant, but it is best to avoid freezing temperatures. It's too beautiful to risk not covering it on cold nights.
It does great in containers or in the ground. Plants cultivated outdoors are more drought tolerant and can take some heat and full sun.
Remove suckers to show off the beauty and form of the individual rosette.

 

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Bloom Season	Spring
Botanical Name	Agave lophanta
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Asparagaceae
Flower Color	Greenishyellow
Genus	Agave
Growth Habit	Bellshaped
Growth Rate	Slow
Hardiness Zone	8 – 10 (USDA)
Mature Size	12 18 in. tall
Native Area	South texas
Native Area	South texas, Northeastern Mexico
Plant Type	Succulent
Propagation	By cuttings
Propagation	By cuttings, offsets
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant, pest resistant
Soil PH	6.5
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features	Evergreen
Special Features	Evergreen, showy flowers)
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Sun Exposure	Full sun, Partial shade
Toxicity	Toxic for humans
Toxicity	Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs	Moderate