Agave vilmoriniana’Stained Glass '
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Agave vilmoriniana’Variegata '
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Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
Agave vilmoriniana’Stained Glass ' is a variegated cultivar ofAgave vilmoriniana . It was discovered by the late succulent expert Charles Glass and shared with California gardener Randy Baldwin , who named and insert it in 2008 .
Agave vilmoriniana’Stained Glass ' is an attractive succulent that forms a solitary russet scab of greenish leaves with creamy - yellow margins . The rosette can turn up to 4 feet ( 1.2 m ) in height and diameter and has an open placement of leafage , make it look a bit like a stripy wanderer or octopus .
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USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° 100 ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° ampere-second ) .
Agaves are not difficult plant to grow . They are slow - growing and spectacular and will even thrive on a bit of neglect . If you are the type of person who likes to fuss withhouseplantsandwatera lot , Agaveis probably not the plant life for you . If , however , you are the type of someone who likes to set it and draw a blank it , and you have a sunny windowpane , Agavemight be the means to go . Be aware that some large smorgasbord will eventually outgrow your room ( unless you have a large glasshouse ) , andAgavecan be aggressive . They have bother sap and sometimes very sharp thorns that can cause wound to small tike and even pet .
In general , Agavesdo not need to be repot every twelvemonth . Most specie ordinarily found in cultivation grow tardily and take long to outgrow their pot . It is also best to handle your industrial plant as little as possible since they do not like to be disturbed . When repot , refresh the exhausted soil with a new potting mix and verify the plant is securely anchor in its pile . However , be careful not to pot the Agave too thick , as that will boost root rotting during the grow season .
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