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Octopus Agave, Agave vilmoriniana

Octopus Agave, Agave vilmoriniana, Peoria, March 16, 2006.

Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana	Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana
Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana	Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana
Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana	Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana
Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana	Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana
Octopus Agave Baby Plantlets Agave vilmoriniana May 30, 2006	Octopus Agave Baby Plantlet Agave vilmoriniana May 30, 2006
Octopus Agave Baby Plantlets Agave vilmoriniana June 04, 2006	Octopus Agave Baby Plantlet Agave vilmoriniana June 04, 2006

Octopus Agave Agave vilmoriniana, Agave Family ( Agaveae or Agavaceae ), Octopus Agave. Also called: . A thick-leafed evergreen succulent which dies after blooming. It has pointed leaves which form a basal rosette with a 3 - 5 foot height and a spread of 5 - 6 feet. It has a slow growth rate. Can take full sun in Phoenix or Tucson. It does not take reflected sun. Height: 3 to 5 feet tall. Spreads about 5 to 6 feet. Flowers: Its flowers, are greenish - yellow on a large spike 10 to 12 feet tall. Then, about 60 - 90 days later, baby plantlets form and cling to the stalk until after the mother plant has died. The plantlets then fall to the ground and take root. Blooming Time: Phoenix Arizona, Mid March. Leaves: The leaves symmetrical, spineless rosettes of thick, succulent, dark green leaves over 3 ft long. They have a wavey appearance like the upraised arms of an ocotopus. They are smooth, curved, with tiny rough margins.. Found: Native NW Mexico. Elevation: 0 - 4,600 Feet. In Arizona. Habitat: It grows well in sand, sandy loam, clay and other heavy soils. It needs good drainage and aeration. It is remarkably tolerant of alkali. Miscellaneous: Maintenance: Low. Photos Taken; March 16, 2006. In Peoria.