Agave ferdinandi-regis

The ultimate plant sculpture with grafic white patterning on chunky triangular leaves. Slow, hardy, tolerates zero water once established. Good drainage needed.
height 8–12in
width 8–12in
tolerates Drought, Deer , Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Agave are extremely drought tolerant, and this one needs no supplemental irrigation in coastal California. It will however look better and grow faster if given additional water, especially during summer.
hardy
to		 14F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin Mexico
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 10–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Most agave, including this one, are monocarpic, meaning that a head will grow larger and larger over time, building up energy, then send off a spectacular flower and afterward decline and die.

Special Interest

Excellent ‘home defense’ tool when planted along a fence line or beneath windows.

Excellent in small pots or planted with clusters of individuals.