Agave ocahui

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Ocahui

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This agave forms a tight rosette 2' x 3' . Leaves are narrow, stiff, dark green with smooth margins & sharp terminal. Full sun, water sparingly to maintain form. Will tolerate harsh, reflected heat while providing deep green, lush appearance. Does not produce offsets. Can tolerate more water & shade than most. Flower spike slender spike of yellow April through June. Native NE Sonora on rocky hillsides .

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.