Agave striata subsp. falcata

Agave striata subsp. falcata

Family: Asparagaceae

Native to Mexico. Falcate needle-leaf hardy century plant. The pencil-like leaves are a blue-grey color have a sharp brawny-red tip and grow in an open rosette formation with an upward curving shape hence the name falcata.

Sowing instructions: Use a gritty mix of peat, coco-fiber, vermiculite and perlite, sand or similar media. Fill shallowly in trays or pots and sow the seeds on the surface. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, about as thick as the seeds are. Label with species name and date. Do not cover with plastic or glass. Place trays or pots at temperatures between 25 and 30°C (75 to 90°F) in a brightly lit spot but out of full sun and keep slightly damp but never wet. Seeds will sprout reliably after a few days or weeks.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: April 2024