Scientific Name
Agave 'Snow Glow'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Agave
Description
Agave 'Snow Glow' is a beautiful slow-growing succulent that forms a mostly solitary rosette of glaucous blue-green leaves. The rosette grows up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall and 3 feet (90 cm) in diameter. Leaves are up to 18 inches (45 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.7 cm) wide. They are edged with a strong cream-colored band and tipped with a short red terminal spine. The leaf margins are smooth and red near the tip and with small soft teeth below.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Agaves are not difficult plants to grow. They are slow-growing and dramatic and will even thrive on a bit of neglect. If you are 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 are 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 is also best to handle your plant 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. However, be careful not to pot the Agave too deep as that will encourage stem rot during the growing season.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Agave.
Origin
This succulent is a sport from Agave 'Blue Glow', a plant resulting from a cross between Agave ocahui and Agave attenuata. It was a selection made by Kelly Griffin.
Links
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- Succulentopedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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