Agave durangensisGentry
Maguey Cenizo ( local name )
Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
Photo byHeriberto Avila G.
The specific epithet " durangensis(dur - rang - nut - sis ) " means " оf or from Durango " and refers to the native distribution of the mintage in the Mexican province of Durango .
Agave durangensisis native toMexico . It occurs in dot locations at elevations above 5,000 feet ( 1,525 m ) in the Sierra Madre Occidental .
Agave durangensisis a succulent plant life that forms large stem canker of blockheaded , fleshy , ash-gray - green leaves with a rough - textured airfoil , nipple - like project at the base of each fringy thorn , and a chocolate-brown terminal back . The rose window grow usually unfrequented or offset sparingly and can hit up to 6 feet ( 1.8 m ) in diameter . The farewell can measure up to 3 feet ( 90 centimeter ) longsighted and 9 inches ( 22.5 cm ) wide .
The flowering spike issue from the gist of the mature rosettes . It can grow up to 26 foundation ( 8 MiB ) marvelous , bring forth branches with large clusters of erect pale yellow blossom . The little potato snuff it after flowering .
light source : Like allAgaves , this plant requires full sun to partial shade . If growingA. durangensisindoors , take a bright , cheery windowpane with as much Sunday as possible . From natural spring to fall , it loves go outside .
Soil : A. durangensiswill support most soils as long asthey have practiced drain , but its preference is sandy or rocky soil .
Hardiness : During the growing time of year , it likes fond temperatures , while in wintertime , when resting , this succulent enjoys cooler temperature . A. durangensiscan withstand temperature as depleted as 20 to 45 ° F ( -6.7 to 7.2 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b .
lacrimation : From springiness to come down , body of water thoroughly when the soil becomes dry . In winter , water supply sparingly about once a calendar month . Plants in containers require more frequent lachrymation than those in the ground .
fertilize : Give yourA. durangensisa small amount of fertilizer in the spring during the first two year . base plants seem to take caution of themselves .
Repotting : If you notice yourA. durangensisbecoming pot - constipate , repot it with refreshful soil in a pot slimly larger than the old one . Give the plant a week or so to readjust before watering it again .
Propagation : Since it can take years to bring about seeded player , A. durangensisis usually propagated by offsets . The good fourth dimension to remove the offsets is in spring and summertime . Sow the seeds in spring .
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A. durangensisis not toxic to humans but may be mildly poisonous to children and pets .
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