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Smooth Agave

Agave Desmetiana

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Overview

Smooth Agave (Agave desmetiana) is a rosette-forming succulent featuring robust, spined green leaves with a reddish tinge. This low-maintenance perennial reaches up to 3 feet in height and width, adding striking texture and architectural beauty to xeriscapes. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, making it ideal for warm, arid regions. Plant in zones 9-11 for optimal growth. Handle carefully due to sharp leaf tips.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Smooth Agave (Agave desmetiana) is a rosette-forming succulent featuring robust
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — spined green leaves with a reddish tingeSmooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — This low-maintenance perennial reaches up to 3 feet in height and widthSmooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — adding striking texture and architectural beauty to xeriscapesSmooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, making it ideal for warm, arid regionsSmooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Plant in zones 9-11 for optimal growthSmooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Handle carefully due to sharp leaf tips+5

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Smooth Agave (Agave desmetiana) is a rosette-forming succulent featuring robust
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — spined green leaves with a reddish tinge
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — This low-maintenance perennial reaches up to 3 feet in height and width
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — adding striking texture and architectural beauty to xeriscapes
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, making it ideal for warm, arid regions
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Plant in zones 9-11 for optimal growth
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Handle carefully due to sharp leaf tips
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — scientifically known as Agave desmettiana
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — presents a striking addition to any landscape design
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — particularly suited for xeriscaping and desert-themed gardens
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — This succulent perennial forms a gracefully symmetrical rosette of smooth
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — each measuring approximately 2 to 3 feet in length and 4 to 6 inches in width

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