Agave guiengolaGentry
topically known as Maguey Alto or Maguey Bruto
Agave inaequidenssubsp.inaequidens
Photo byIgnacio Torres García
Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
The specific epithet " inaequidens(in - AK - wih - dens ) " intend " have unequal tooth or spikes " and refers to the margins of the leaves , which are irregularly toothed .
Agave inaequidensis native toMexico . It is the most abundant specie in the Trans - Mexican Volcanic Belt .
Agave inaequidensis a monocarpic succulent that forge a unawares - stemmed rose window of light green to white-livered - green leaf . The rosette can grow up to 5 feet ( 1.5 m ) magniloquent and 11.5 foot ( 3.5 molar concentration ) in diameter . The leaves are more or less lance - work with dark brownish dimorphous teeth along the perimeter and stout , deeply channeled above , dark brown last prickle . They can valuate up to 4.3 ft ( 1.3 m ) tenacious and 10 inches ( 25 centimeter ) widely .
After 12 to 25 years , usually from spring to summer , the little potato produce a tall , unbranched spike with yellow flowers . The flower spike can grow up to 31 feet ( 9.5 m ) tall , while the flower can hit a length of up to 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) . The yield are elongated brown capsules with shiny black germ . They can grow up to 3 inch ( 7.5 cm ) long and 1 inch ( 2.5 centimetre ) in diam .
Christ Within : Agaves require full sun to fond shade . If you are growing anA. inaequidensindoors , pick out a bright , sunny windowpane with as much sun as possible . These works have it away going out of doors from spring to fall . A plant that is grown in low - light condition becomes etiolated .
territory : Agaves will tolerate most soils as long asthey have good drainagebut prefer arenaceous or rough soil .
Hardiness : During the spring up season , Agaves like warm temperatures , while in wintertime , when resting , they wish cooler temperature . A. inaequidenscan hold temperatures as low as 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
Watering : fledged plants are very drought tolerant . Water soundly yourA. inaequidensfrom spring to precipitate when the soil becomes dry . In winter , piss meagrely about once a calendar month . industrial plant in container require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
fertilize : Give your plant a small amount of fertilizer in the leap during the first two age .
repot : When the hatful becomes full of roots , the plant has become pot - bound . If you notice yourA. inaequidensbecoming pot - bound , repot it with fresh soil in a pot slightly larger than the previous one .
extension : This coinage is not known to raise kickoff , so generation is by seeds . Sow the seeds in spring in a container with well - drain soil .
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A. inaequidensis not toxic to humans but may be gently vicious to children and pets .
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