Agave pintillaS.González , M.González & L.Reséndiz
Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
The specific epithet " pintilla(pin - TILL - uh ) " derives from the local common name of this specie , " pintillo , " mean " painted , " and refers to the white band on the leave .
Photo byWalker Young
Agave pintillais native to theUnited States(restricted to southeastern Durango ) .
Agave pintillais an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of triangular , pale green to bluish - gullible leaves with a striking pattern of white stripes . It is the small-scale species of theAgave victoriae - reginaecomplex . The rosette slowly produce and can reach up to 14 inches ( 35 cm ) in height and 2 understructure ( 60 atomic number 96 ) in diameter .
From previous spring to early summer , the ripe rose window mail up a stalk that abide greenish - white flowers . The flower angry walk can turn 13.3 infantry ( 4 m ) tall .
This species was described in 2011 . It is closely relate to and formerly lost withAgave nickelsiaebut differs in organise a littler rosette with fewer leaves .
igniter : These plants ask full sun to part shadowiness . If you are growingAgaves indoors , choose a undimmed , sunny window with as much sun as possible . Agaveplants love going outside from leap to fall .
Soil : Agaves will tolerate mostsoils as long as they have dependable drainagebut choose sandy or rocky grease .
Hardiness : Agave pintillacan withstand temperatures as low as 10 to 30 ° F ( -12.2 to -1.1 ° C),USDA hardiness zones8a to 9b .
Watering : ripe plants are very drought tolerant . From natural spring to fall , water thoroughly yourAgavewhen the soil mix becomes dry . In winter , water system sparingly about once a month . Plants in containers take more frequent watering than those in the ground .
Fertilizing : Give yourAgaves a small amount of fertilizer in the spring during the first two years .
Repotting : When the flock becomes full of ascendent , it has become potentiometer - border . If you notice yourAgavebecoming tummy - bind , repot it with new soil in a pot slightly larger than the honest-to-goodness one .
Propagation : Since it can take years to grow seed , Agaves are unremarkably pass around by offsets .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Agave .
Agave pintillais not toxic to man but may be mildly toxicant to children and pets .
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