Agave multifilifera
Chahuiqui
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Agave |
Species |
multifilifera |
Category |
Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 - 10 |
Height |
30 - 45 cm |
Spread |
30 - 45 cm |
Landscape |
Agave multifilifera has very sharp edges so it is not recommended for gardens with heavy foot traffic. |
Cultivation |
This specimen is drought tolerant and can prefers full sunlight. |
Shape |
Solitary succulent rosette sometimes with a short stem. |
Growth |
Slow |
Habitat |
High altitudes on pine and oak covered mountains and on shaded slopes of canyons in North Central Mexico. |
Notable Specimens |
Desert Botanical Gardens, Pheonix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Propagate from seed. |