Cabbage Head Agave (Agave parrasana)
Agave parrasana, the Cabbage Head Agave, is a striking succulent forming dense, symmetrical rosettes of thick, gray-green leaves with prominent teeth.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. Use a cactus or succulent mix, or amend regular potting soil with perlite or pumice.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 15-27 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Use a cactus or succulent mix, or amend regular potting soil with perlite or pumice.
Ideal growing range is 15-27 °C.
Can tolerate brief dips to near freezing if kept dry.
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Use diluted balanced fertilizer once or twice.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.9-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Gray-green, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Fleshy, lanceolate
Flower Size
5-7 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAsparagaceae
- genusAgave
- speciesAgave parrasana
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No