Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | This hybrid is of horticultural origin. |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Agave hybrid forming a egg-shaped rosette of leaves. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Smooth, very thick leaves are grey with white streaks that form geometrical shapes. Leaf tip is armed by a short, stout, black terminal spine, while the leaf margin is spineless. |
| Cultivation | When planting this hybrid in a container, it is better to use a shallow, wide container to allow the soil to dry faster. When planting it in the ground, place it in a raised bed or small mound to increase drainage. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey, White |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31936 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6338 |
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