Intermediate
skill rating
Online Garden Tools
Useful videos
Agave nizandensis (Agave nizandensis)
Comment on a listing
Plant supplier links
- Login to upload a photo
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agave nizandensis
Other names
Agave nizandensis
Genus
Agave Agave
Species
A. nizandensis - A. nizandensis is a tender perennial. It has strap-shaped, succulent leaves arranged in a basal rosette. It is a small agave and its leaves are dark green with a central cream stripe.
Agave nizandensis is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact
Foliage
Cream, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Where to grow
Agave nizandensis (Agave nizandensis) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Agave nizandensis
Other names
Agave nizandensis
Genus
Agave Agave
Species
A. nizandensis - A. nizandensis is a tender perennial. It has strap-shaped, succulent leaves arranged in a basal rosette. It is a small agave and its leaves are dark green with a central cream stripe.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact
Create your free Shoot garden
Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.
Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and connect with other gardeners. Get started now.
Colour
Foliage
Cream, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
Monthly care advice
Get access to monthly care advice
Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other plants in your garden.
You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free account.
Where to grow
Agave nizandensis (Agave nizandensis) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant to your plant lists.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
Report content or feedback to Shoot
To add ? to your lists,
login to your account or subscribe.
Find out more about plant lists here
or Login
To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe.
or Login