Agave demeesteriana
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Agave demeesteriana

Smooth agave · Smooth century plant · Navajo Princess

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
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Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
114
Observations
390

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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 0-0
Soil pH: 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

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Common Names (3)

en Smooth agave
en Smooth century plant
en Navajo Princess