Agave demeesteriana
Smooth agave · Smooth century plant · Navajo Princess
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Agave demeesteriana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is reported as native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Veracruz and reportedly naturalized in Florida.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The Spineless jade agave, which originates from dry areas, flourishes under direct sunlight, as it is accustomed to an environment that is largely sunny and has little to no shade. It also tolerates partial sun, demonstrating some flexibility in its growing conditions.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Warm climates and increased temperatures during the growing period foster the growth and metabolism of the Spineless jade agave. It benefits from abundant sunshine, sufficient watering, and excellent air circulation. Nonetheless, it may suffer harm from extremely cold temperatures and excessive watering. Crucially, overly hot conditions and excessively dry conditions should also be avoided for achieving an optimal balance.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 0-0
🌱 Fertilizer
For the Spineless jade agave, small amounts of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growth period will suffice. Withhold fertilizing during winter and summer when the plant is in dormancy. After repotting, lessen the amount of fertilizer used and delay fertilizing by a few months. Fertilizer aids in maintaining strong growth and promoting flowering.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Agave
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 4.88 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m
- Leaf Color
- Pale Green, Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 3.05 cm to 5.08 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall