Scientific Name
Agave univittata 'Quadricolor'
Common Name(s)
Quadricolor Century Plant
Synonym(s)
Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor', Agave univittata 'Goshiki Bandai', Agave univittata 'Goshikibandai', Agave kerchovei 'Pectinata'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Agave
Description
Agave univittata 'Quadricolor', also known as Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor', is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of dark green leaves with pale green midstripe and edged with yellow. The rosettes grow up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall and up to 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter. Leaves are up to 12 inches (30 cm) long. The dark reddish teeth highlight the yellow marginal stripes. Leaves become reddish when grown in bright light to give the leaf four distinct colors.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 8a to 10b: from 10 °F (−12.2 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °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 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 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 injure small children and even pets.
In general, Agaves do not need to be repotted every year. Most 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 ensure the plant is firmly anchored in its pot. However, be careful not to pot the Agave too deep to encourage stem rot during the growing season.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Agave.
Origin
This succulent is a variegated cultivar of Agave univittata.
Links
- Back to genus Agave
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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