Agave x gracilipes — Clump forming

Overview

Agave x gracilipes is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Agave, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Agave x gracilipes 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 x gracilipes is a clump-forming cultivar of the Agave genus, known for its evergreen, stiff, thick, and spiny leaves arranged in rosettes. As a succulent, it thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acidic to neutral in pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suitable for patios, containers, and Mediterranean or coastal gardens. It flowers in summer, producing funnel-shaped flowers on tall racemes or panicles, and can be propagated by offsets taken in spring or autumn.

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 x gracilipes 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