Agave potatorum

Description

A small variety of Agave forming a neat rosette of grey-blue leaves native to the deserts of fleshy leaves are lined with menacing, dark brown spikes. This hardy succulent can take temperatures of as low as -10°C, but it needs protection from wet wintery conditions.

WATERING

Water when soil is dry 100%. Water lightly (if at all) during winter months.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March – November.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.