Overview

Agave utahensis var. discreta is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Agave, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Agave utahensis var. discreta 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 utahensis var. discreta is a clump-forming cultivar of the Agave genus, known for its evergreen, stiff, thick, and spiny leaves arranged in rosettes. As a succulent suited to conservatories or greenhouses, it thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH and requires free-draining gritty soil for cultivation. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is ideal for patio and container planting, particularly in Mediterranean or coastal climates. Propagation is by offsets taken in spring or autumn, with summer being the season of interest.

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 utahensis var. discreta 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 utahensis var. discreta

Propagation

Offsets taken in spring or autumn

Pest resistance

Scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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