Agave Desmettiana Variegata

(-9 C.) but when exposed to freezing temperatures, the plant will be damaged by frost in just a few hours. The adult agave snout weevil chews on the lower parts of the agave plant, injecting the plant tissues with a bacteria as it chews, which causes...

Agaves need full sun and gritty soil that percolates easily. Agave is a long-leaved succulent plant that naturally forms a rosette shape and produces a flower spire of attractive cup shaped blooms.

Future articles will cover some of the other variegated succulents (Aloes, Euphorbias, etc.) The following article includes an introduction to variegated succulents, and then an overview of some of the more commonly grown Agaves and related variegated...

In a previous article I introduced the reader to the basics of Agave culitvation and a few of the more common species of Agave. In this one I will touch upon several of the larger species of Agave.

Or climates.I just wrote on article about the stacked Crassulas, which unfortunately only cover a small fraction of the available Crassulas one encounters commonly at nurseries, but it's a start.and hybrids between them- these are fantastic garden plants...

The species first attracted attention in 1954 in India as it was incorporated into many Ayurvedic tonics and used as an aphrodisiac. Safed Musli plants stand approximately one and a half feet high with long, skinny leaves which are deep green and white...

Don't repot in the dead of winter as that may lead to root rot. Repotting is also a good time to remove old, dead leaves, weeds (see the photo below) and any parasites you might find near the leaf bases or on the roots.Many agaves make excellent show...

He is 100 percent sound and there has never been anything wrong with him. Leads, loads, takes a bit, neck reins, plow reins, doesn't spook at anything. He can be lazy and the only thing that gets him excited is a feed bucket.

Smooth and luscious with a high flavor impact, it's also great for lemonades, teas, or sweet smoothies at your coffee shop. Made from 100% organic blue agave nectar, this premium sweetener is naturally delicious.

Easy for your bartenders and mixologists to use, the liter bottle also has an attractive shelf presence. Finest Call Premium agave nectar syrup is the perfect alternative ingredient for drinks that call for sugar or honey! Made with agave nectar from...

He is 100 percent sound and there has never been anything wrong with him. Leads, loads, takes a bit, neck reins, plow reins, doesn't spook at anything. He can be lazy and the only thing that gets him excited is a feed bucket.

Among the Navajo, the plant is used to make blankets. It can be fermented into 'Mescal', a very potent alcoholic drink. Can be dried for future use or soaked in water to produce a flavourful beverage.

Classic lavender-blue flowers in late spring. Their relatively short stature make them good for edging. Striking golden variegated foliage with green and creamy yellow stripes. These are the most reliable and disease-resistant of all Tall Bearded Irises.

Among the Navajo, the plant is used to make blankets. It can be fermented into 'Mescal', a very potent alcoholic drink. Can be dried for future use or soaked in water to produce a flavourful beverage.

This one will really light up the shady corners of your garden; some leaves can be almost entirely white! As an added bonus, clusters of tiny, baby blue flowers flutter above the foliage from mid to late spring.

This small scale Agave is a yellow margined sport of A. Dark blue-green glaucous leaves have creamy yellow margins and form a rigid rosette only about one foot tall. From David Salman of High Country Gardens.

In reality, Agaves bloom after 15-20 years, and the main crown dies after blooming. Be sure to wear thick gloves when handling this monster or you'll get nipped! It is a rare and exciting selection with incredible variegation and prominent, hooked spines...

Long, very waxy leaves, variegated with brilliant white centers and yellow-green highlights surrounded by a deep green edge. One of the finest hostas for deep shade. Blooms in August on tall spikes.

Gather the large blooms for an extraordinary indoor arrangement. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. Iris Argentea-variegata, Iris pallida 'Argentea-variegata', has striking ivory and green foliage that looks great...

The unique shape of 'Stingray' is similar to 'Monterrey Frost', but with creamy yellow margins instead of white. Developed by Hans Hansen from Agave b. In reality, Agaves bloom after 15-20 years, and the main crown dies after blooming.

A yellow-edge form of Agave americana that's sure to be an architectural focal point in your garden. The leaves can measure up to 3in wide, with toothed notches lining the margins.

Though the mother plant dies after flowering, it produces an abundance of offspring during its lifetime so you should have plenty to spread around the garden or to share with friends.

Striking green and ivory striped leaves. Classic lavender-blue flowers in late spring. These are the most reliable and disease-resistant of all Tall Bearded Irises. The brightly colored, striped foliage of Sweet Flag Irises effectively add interest and...

During the growing season, it thrives in standing water (up to 6” deep). The perfect plant in moist borders, at the edge of ponds or streams, or even in pots plunged halfway to the rim in water gardens.

Best color will occur when in full sun, the overall look will be greener in part shade. From Stan Walkley of Queensland, Australia. Agave gypsophila is a sought-after succulent, difficult to find and rare in production.

This graceful, broad form of Agave grows relatively quickly to form a solitary rosette of short, broad, cupped leaves lined with small teeth and tipped with steel grey, terminal spines.

Do not use a mix that will become soggy or hold water. Hardy to around 25° F and a little lower for short duration's. It's also best to handle your agave as little as possible since they do not like to be disturbed.