General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Cactus/Succulent
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
Dry Mesic
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| Plant Height: |
12 inches or more |
| Plant Spread: |
Rosettes to 6-8 inches wide, in clumps |
| Leaves: |
Glaucous
Evergreen
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| Fruit: |
Dehiscent
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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| Miscellaneous: |
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
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- Tower
- Tower of Babel
- Stacker
Posted by
Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Mar 21, 2020 10:39 PM concerning plant:
Small monstrose agave, branching at the base or above, which grows as a crested plant with a high potential for reversion. Rosettes may reach about 6 inches across. The gnarly teeth place it in the vicinity of the recently described Agave oteroi, but the non-crested version is smaller than the former "FO-076 Sierra Mixteca", with more of a distinct stem (taller than wide at maturity) thus the names "Lanky Wanky", "Tower (of Babel)" and "Stacker". The crested form roots rapidly and is fast growing (for a crest) when established. It is fun to play with, easy to divide, and very sun tolerant.
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