Agave vilmoriniana

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Octopus or Midas Agave

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Octopus Agave has arching twisted, narrow green leaves that are 4' tall and wide. There are no thorns or spines but the leaf margins have tiny serrations. This Agave prefers full sun but will need afternoon shade in desert areas. It does bloom but you may have to wait 7 years! This Agave will die after blooming. It needs well draining soil. It is drought and cold tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.