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AGAVE VILMORINIANA "OCTOPUS"
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14" AGAVE VILMORIANA "OCTOPUS" |
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| Zone Compatibility |
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9, 10, 11 |
| Description |
| Sun loving and drought tolerate, this heat loving agave is fast growing to 3 feet high and 5 feet in diameter. The plant blooms when 7 to 15 years old or more. The flower stalk is huge ( 15 to 25 feet) with yellow flowers. The crushed leaves are used by some Mexican indians as soap. |
| Care and Handling |
Hardy to 20 degrees, this agave needs infrequent watering and lots of sun. It can tolerate poor soil, but must have excellent drainage. |
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