Agave schidigera
Also known as: Schidigera agave
Similar look to the thread agave but more compact and colder-hardy: deep green leaves with curling white hairs and white bud imprints. It comes from Mexico (Michoacán, Durango), stays around Rosette 30–60 cm, and tolerates USDA 8b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Agave
- Origin: Mexico (Michoacán, Durango)
- Mature size: Rosette 30–60 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 8b–11
- Toxicity: Sharp terminal spines
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Agave
- Origin
- Mexico (Michoacán, Durango)
- Mature size
- Rosette 30–60 cm
- Growth habit
- Compact rosette with curly white hair filaments
- Leaf colour
- Deep green with white curling filaments and white bud imprints
- Flower colour
- Green-purple spike (monocarpic)
- Hardiness
- USDA 8b–11
- Toxicity
- Sharp terminal spines
- Other names
- Schidigera agave
About the Agave schidigera
Similar look to the thread agave but more compact and colder-hardy: deep green leaves with curling white hairs and white bud imprints.
Care and cultivation
Full sun, sharp drainage and space. Many are monocarpic — the rosette flowers once and dies, leaving pups. Eye protection near spined species. Light: Full sun to very bright light. Water: Every 2–3 weeks in summer; little in winter. Soil: Extremely gritty mineral mix.
Description
Agave schidigera is a Agave succulent from Mexico (Michoacán, Durango). Similar look to the thread agave but more compact and colder-hardy: deep green leaves with curling white hairs and white bud imprints.
Identification
Key identification features: Deep green with white curling filaments and white bud imprints leaves in a Compact rosette with curly white hair filaments form, reaching Rosette 30–60 cm. Also known as Schidigera agave. Nickname: 'Schidigera agave'. Nickname: 'Schidigera agave'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Agave schidigera?
Every 2–3 weeks in summer; little in winter. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Agave schidigera toxic to pets?
Sharp terminal spines. Considered safe around pets.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Agave schidigera, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.