Agave horridaLem . X Jacobi
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Agave horridasubsp.horrida , Agave desmetiana , Agave gilbeyi , Agave grandidentata , Agave maigretiana , Agave regeliana , Agave triangularisvar.rigidissima
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Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
The specific name " horrida(HOR - I.D. - uh ) " means " rough , bristly , or shaggy " and cite to the large tooth on the folio margins .
Agave horridais a succulent plant that form symmetrical rosettes of dark green folio with brown , often recurve , sharp teeth along the margins and a penetrative terminal spine . The rosette can progress to up to 2 feet ( 60 centimetre ) in height and diameter . The tooth bleach out to grey with age .
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The chickenhearted bloom appear on erect stalks that can develop up to 16.4 foot ( 5 m ) in height .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° ampere-second ) .
Agaves are not difficult industrial plant to rise . They are slow - grow and dramatic and will even thrive on a bit of neglect . If you are the type of individual who like to fuss withhouseplantsandwatera lot , Agaveis probably not the plant life for you . If , however , you are the character of someone who like to set it and block it , and you have a gay window , Agavemight be the direction to go . Be aware that some of the magnanimous varieties will eventually outgrow your room ( unless you have a large nursery ) , andAgavecan be fast-growing . They have irritating sap and sometimes very sharp thorns that can cause injuries to small child and even dearie .
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In general , Agaves do not postulate to be repot every year . Most of the species commonly find in refinement grow very tardily and take a tenacious metre to outgrow their pot . It is also best to handle your plant as little as potential since they do not like to be disturbed . When repot , freshen up the washed-out soil with a newpotting mixand ensure the plant is firmly anchored in its pot . However , be measured not to pot theAgavetoo late as that will encourage bow hogwash during the uprise season .
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Agave horridais native toMexico .
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