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Variegated Tropical Agave, Agave desmetiana 'Variegata'

Variegated Tropical Agave, Agave desmetiana 'Variegata'. March 3, 2008 Phoenix Desert Nursery.

Variegated Tropical Agave Agave desmetiana 'Variegata'.	Variegated Tropical Agave Agave desmetiana 'Variegata'.
Variegated Tropical Agave Agave desmetiana 'Variegata'.	Variegated Tropical Agave Agave desmetiana 'Variegata'.

Variegated Tropical Agave Agave desmetiana 'Variegata', Agave Family ( Agaveae or Agavaceae ), Variegated Tropical Agave. Also known as: Variegated Smooth Agave. Agave desmetiana 'Variegata' (Variegated Tropical Agave) is a medium sized upright agave that forms an upright urn shaped rosette with 3 foot long by 4 inch wide leaves terminating in sharp reddish-brown spines. The leaves are bright green with yellow variegation along the margins. Its spines are minute or nonexistent along the margins.Its pointed leaves form a basal rosette. It is quick growing and often produces many offsets. Hardy to 20-25 degrees F. Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' blooms only once, and then dies. However, blooming doesn't occur for about 8 - 10 years, and the plant produces an abundance of small "pups" around it's base which keeps the population going. Height: 3 feet tall. It spreads to about 3 feet. Flowers: A large thick, green, stalk emerges from the center of the plant, it becomes about 8 - 10 feet tall. Then pale yellow flowers about 1 1/2 inches long emerge in clusters on horizontal branches on an 8 to 10 feet tall panicle. Blooming Time: Phoenix Arizona, Mid March - June. Leaves: The leaves symmetrical, a basal rosette, light green in color, and have they no teeth along the margins. Found: Native of Sinaloa (Mexico) or Cuba. Elevation: 0 - 2,500 Feet. In Arizona. Habitat: It grows well in sand, sandy loam, clay and other heavy soils. It needs good drainage and aeration. Miscellaneous: Maintenance: Low. Photos Taken March 3, 2008 Phoenix Desert Nursery.