Agave Horrida ssp. Horrida.
The Agave horrida ssp. horrida is a very showy fast growing agave. Rigid fleshy upright leaves which are oblanceolate (widest part of the leaf is near the apex), are a glossy green in colour forming compact symmetrical rosettes. The smooth textured leaves often have a faint paler coloured central stripe and also beautiful and unique imprinted patterns on their surfaces left by the teeth of the following leaves. Scalloped edges are heavily toothed with marginal teeth, being dark when young but maturing to a silver-grey.
Be mindful of where to plant as each leaf also has a stout sharp terminal point.Easy to grow and very ornamental, great for exotic gardens.
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AGAVE HORRIDA ssp. HORRIDA.
Latin Name: Agave Horrida spp. Horrida.
Common Name: Agave Gilbeyi. Agave Maigretiana. Agave Grandidentcha. Mexcalmetl.
Native to: Central Mexico.
Hardiness: Hardy to around -2 degrees if kept dry in Winter and extremely drought tolerant. Probably better brought into a frost free position through winter.
Growth: Succulent with rosettes of compact upright glossy green, oblanceolate leaves, often with a faint paler central stripe and pronounced patterns on their surfaces. Scalloped leaf margins have dark teeth when young aging to silver-grey. Terminal spine is present. Leaves are smooth textuerd. Easy to grow.
Sun: Full sun/tolerates partial shade.
Exposure: Exposed/sheltered.
Soil: Well drained, plenty of gravel.
Moisture: Water in growing season. Dry in winter.
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