Agave gentryi 'Jaws' (Gentry's agave)

Cultivation

Grow under glass in cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Can be moved outdoors in summer. Keep almost dry in the winter. In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, sharply drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Tolerates drought and dry soil.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Flower Arranging, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Conservatory, Coastal, Rock, Gravel

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 7, 8, 9, 11

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Though not toxic, this plant is armed with sharp spines. It is advised to wear safety glasses, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, and closed-toe shoes when handling.