Scientific Name
Agave potatorum 'Eye Scream'
Common Name(s)
Variegated Butterfly Agave
Synonym(s)
Agave 'Eye Scream', Agave potatorum 'Bluewinds', Agave potatorum 'Blue Winds', Agave potatorum 'Blue Variegata'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Agave
Description
Agave potatorum 'Eye Scream' is a small succulent that forms an open symmetrical, usually solitary rosette of blue-gray leaves edged with a broad creamy yellow border. The rosette grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and up to 18 inches (45 cm) in diameter. Leaves have well-spaced red teeth on large teats along the margins and a long red terminal spine. They are up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Agave is not a difficult plant to grow. They're slow-growing and dramatic and will even thrive on a bit of neglect. If you're the type of person who likes to fuss with houseplants and water a lot, Agave is probably not the plant for you. If, however, you're the type of person who likes to set it and forget it, and you have a sunny window, Agave might be the way to go. Be aware that some of the large varieties will eventually outgrow your room (unless you have a large greenhouse), and Agave can be aggressive. They have irritating sap and sometimes very sharp thorns that can cause injuries to small children and even pets.
In general, Agaves do not need to be repotted every year. Most of the species commonly found in cultivation grow very slowly and take a long time to outgrow their pot. It's also best to handle your Agave as little as possible since they do not like to be disturbed. When repot, refresh the spent soil with a new potting mix and make sure the plant is firmly anchored in its pot.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Agave.
Origin
This succulent is a variegated cultivar of Agave potatorum.
Links
- Back to genus Agave
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
