Agave vilmoriniana ‘Stained Glass’

octopus agave
Variegated octopus agave has creamy yellow margins. Dynamic look; no thorns; spectacular bloom ends life.
height 3–4ft
width 5–6ft
tolerates Drought, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Agave plants are extremely drought tolerant on coastal California. This one will need a bit more than most, however, especially during summer. Deep bi-weekly watering in well drained soil is recommended during that time.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
origin Mexico
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 15–17, 19–24

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

Almost all 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, after which it will decline and die. With pupping varieties, like this one, they grow from stolons at the base, constantly replacing the older bloomed-out heads with new ones, which then grow larger and flower, continuing the life cycle.

Special Interest

Blooms in 7-10 years and the flower is notable. The flower spike is 10-20 feet tall with hundreds of tiny golden hello flowers giving the entire spike a fluffy appearance. Afterward the spike sets with dozens of bulbils that can be replanted.