The lovely rosette-forming compact succulent agave potatorum has thick, meaty, and extremely prickly greyish-blue leaves. Once the plant reaches maturity, a solitary flower spike will produce red-tinged green flowers. works just as well in a statement pot, a mass planting, or in rockeries. grows to a height and width of around 50 cm. Any well-drained soil type will support plant growth and is tolerant to salt spray. Hail can cause leaf damage. Manually remove any old leaves. Offspring from puppies can be replanted. Best mulch is pebble mulch. When planting, use caution because this plant has sharp spikes.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
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Soil: Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Intermediate
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: High
Frost tolerance: Low
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Colour: Bluish green with red spikes
Variegation: Yes
Size: Large
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display
Flower colour: Green, Red
Flower fragrant: No
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Fruit: No