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Agave gypsophila


Gypsiferous Agave




Origin:  Agave gypsophila is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacan and Guerrero.
Family
Agavaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
gypsophila
Category
Tropicals
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Cool season protection under glass.
Temperature (°C)
-3
Height
1 m
Spread
2 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
Container plant.
Cultivation
Well-drained. Light shade or morning sun.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Agave gypsophila is understory species found in rocky ravines and gullies in tropical deciduous thorn forest. Soils are calcerous or gypseous rock. Found from 370 - 960 metres above sea level.
Leaf Description
Single rosette of wavy foliage. Linear with narrowly spaced teeth along the undulating margin. Young leaves clasp together in a tube-like shape before curving down and becoming more wavy. Creating a fountain-like effect. Can reach up to 2 m in height.
Flower Description
Infrequent flowering can occur. Panicles are 2 - 3 m tall.
Colour Description
Young leaves are a pale greyish-green and become more grey in colour as it matures. Flowers are yellow.
Texture Description
Leaves are very brittle when young.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Propagation
Propagate by removing offsets (pups).
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