Agave vilmoriniana |
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Octopus Agave |
Description
Arching twisted leaves give it its name. Light green & fleshy. No thorns or spines. Good for high traffic areas. Quickly forms loose, open, single rosette to 6' tall & wide. Full sun on coast, some shade in desert best. Flower show is spectacular. Somewhat subject to weevils. After flowering, many bulbils are formed. Native in NW Mexico 2-5000' on volcanic cliffs.Terminal spine may be twisted. No reflected heat. 6-8 years to bloom. A little frost sensitive < 25f
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.