Agave montana (Mountain agave)

Cultivation

Grow under glass in cactus compost in bright, filtered light. Water freely in growth & feed every 3-4 weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in slightly acid to neutral, sharply drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant. Only flowers when mature. Leaves turn shades or orange, red, and purple when flowering. Monocarpic, so the plant dies after flowering.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Architectural, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 10

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect flower stem, Rosette

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Plant produces numerous spiny teeth. Use extreme caution and protection when handling.