Overview

Agave spicata is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Agave, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Agave spicata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants and coastal.

About

Agave spicata is a clump-forming evergreen succulent belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Like other Agave species, it develops rosettes of stiff, thick, spiny leaves and produces funnel-shaped flowers in tall racemes or panicles during summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patios, containers, and Mediterranean or coastal gardens, it requires gritty soil and can be propagated by offsets taken in spring or autumn. It has a UK hardiness rating of H2.

About the genus

Agave is a genus of monocots native to the arid regions of the Americas. The genus is primarily known for its succulent and xerophytic species that typically form large rosettes of strong, fleshy leaves.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Agave

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Agave spicata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Coastal

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Agave spicata

Propagation

Offsets taken in spring or autumn

Pest resistance

Scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions