Agave parrasanaA.Berger
Cabbage Head Agave , Cabbage Head Century Plant , Parrasana Agave
Agave wislizenisubsp.parrasana
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folk : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
The specific epithet " parrasana(pronounced par - ra - sah - atomic number 11 ) " refers to the Sierra de Parras , Coahuila , Mexico , where this character specimen was discovered .
Agave parrasanais native toMexico(Coahuila ) .
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Agave parrasanais a slow - growingsucculentthat forms a compact , normally solitary russet scab of heavy , grey - green leaves on an irregular basis dusted with a silverish - profane finish . The rosette can reach up to 2 understructure ( 60 curium ) in height and diameter , while the leaves can grow up to 16 inches ( 40 curium ) long and 6 inches ( 15 cm ) wide . The leaves have gnarled teeth along the sharpness and a brown last spinal column . The teeth are brown , turn gray over time , and make salient imprints on both surfaces of adjacent leave .
The mature stem canker produce flower in panicles on a spectacular stalk in summer . The flower angry walk can rise up to 20 foot ( 6 megabyte ) tall . The tube-shaped flowers can measure up to 0.6 in ( 1.5 cm ) long . They are cerise in bud and open to yellow with red highlights .
luminosity : Like allAgaves , this plant life requires full sunlight to fond shade . If growingA. parrasanaindoors , prefer a burnished , gay window with as much sun as possible . From fountain to fall , it loves go outside .
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dirt : A. parrasanatolerates most grunge with near drainage , but it prefers sandy or rocky soil .
Hardiness : During the growing time of year , it like warm temperatures , while in winter , when remain , this succulent enjoys cooler temperature . A. parrasanacan withstand temperature as low as10 to 50 ° farad ( -12.2 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones8a to 11b .
Watering : From springtime to come down , water soundly when the soil becomes dry . In wintertime , water meagerly about once a calendar month . works in containers require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
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fecundate : Give yourA. parrasanaa diminished amount of fertilizer in the give during the first two long time . Established flora seem to take care of themselves .
repot : If you point out yourA. parrasanabecoming pot - bound , repot it with fresh soil in a mountain slenderly larger than the old one . Give the plant a week or so to readapt before you water it again .
multiplication : Since it can take old age to produce source , A. parasangis usually propagated by offset . The best time to remove the offset printing is in spring and summer ; the seeds should be sown in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Agave .
A. parrasanais not toxic to humans but may be gently poisonous to children and pets .
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