Agave bracteosa 'Calamar' (Solitary Candelabrum Agave)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | bracteosa |
| Cultivar | 'Calamar' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | The species is native to Mexico. This cultivar was selected by Texas plantsman and nurseryman Pat McNeal and has been reproduced by micropropagation in the laboratory. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 50 |
| Height | 60 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Irregular. |
| Landscape | Dry rock gardens, borders, potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | By suckers at plant's base and from bulbils along the flower stalk. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate occasionally. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Spineless pale green leaves, which usually number 20 or fewer emerge vertically in the centre and arch gracefully back towards the outside of the plant. |
| Flower Description | A 90 - 150 cm tall spike bears a dense terminal cluster of white flowers. |
Photographs
Agave bracteosa 'Calamar', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.