Agave utahensisvar.eborispina(Hester ) Breitung
Ivory - spined Agave
Agave eborispina
Photo byGeoff Stein
family line : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
The varietal epithet " eborispina(e - bor - ee - tailspin - uh ) " means " Ivory - spin " and refer to the ivory - colorise terminal spur on the leaf .
Agave utahensisvar.eborispinais aboriginal to theUnited States . It pass on dry limestone gradient at elevation from 3,000 and 5,000 human foot ( 900 and 1500 m ) in California , Nevada , and Utah .
Agave utahensisvar.eborispinais a small succulent that forms rosettes of olive putting green to blue - green leaves with intemperately toothed allowance and a sturdy , pearl - discolour last backbone . The stem canker can progress to up to 1 foot ( 30 atomic number 96 ) in height and nearly equal in diam . The foliage can grow up to 1 understructure ( 30 cm ) long and up to 1.2 inches ( 3 centimetre ) wide and have borderline tooth measuring up to 0.6 in ( 1.5 cm ) long and a terminal spine measure up to 8 inches ( 20 atomic number 96 ) long .
In late winter or spring , the mature rosettes send up an upright stalk with many yellowed flower . The flush stalk can grow up to 12 feet ( 3.6 m ) tall . After the stem canker blooms , it become flat .
Light : Like allAgaves , this plant requires full Dominicus to fond shade . If growingA. utahensisvar.eborispinaindoors , pick out a bright , sunny window with as much sun as possible . From spring to lessen , it loves go outside .
stain : A. utahensisvar.eborispinawill tolerate most soils as long asthey have good drainage , but it prefers sandy or rough soil .
Hardiness : During the growing season , it likes strong temperature , while in wintertime , when resting , this succulent enjoys cooler temperature . A. utahensisvar.eborispinacan withstand temperatures as modest as -6 to 40 ° F ( -20.6 to 4.4 ° C),USDA hardiness zones6b to 10b .
lachrymation : From spring to fall , weewee thoroughly when the soil becomes ironical . In winter , piddle meagerly about once a month . Plants in container require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
Fertilizing : Give yourA. utahensisvar.eborispinaa small-scale amount of plant food in the spring during the first two years . Established plants seem to take care of themselves .
Repotting : If you notice yourA. utahensisvar.eborispinabecoming pot - bound , repot it with fresh dirt in a young pot more or less large than the old one . Give the plant a week or so to readjust before watering it again .
Propagation : Since it can take years to produce seeded player , A. utahensisvar.eborispinais normally propagate by offsets . The best time to get rid of the offsets is in spring and summertime . Sow the seeds in spring .
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A. utahensisvar.eborispinais not toxic to humans but may be gently poisonous to kid and pets .
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