Mazhar Botanic Garden

Agave desmetiana Jacobi

Smooth agave

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001031
Common name: Smooth agave
English name: Spineless jade agave
Arabic name: اجاف السفير
Native: Mexico
Country: Mexico
(PGR): Common

Rosette-forming perennial succulent grow 09  m tall leaves elegant curved, bright green smooth and terminal reddish-brown spine flowers pale yellow in terminal clusters, produce bulbils

Remark: Agave desmetiana ‘Variegata’ 

leaves margin yellow orange 

Ornamental . Many like to use the plant as an ornamental touch throughout their landscaping. border. The leaves of the plant can be beaten to make a foamy like substance similar to soap. edible flowers.

New : Agave demeesteriana Jacobi

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Texture: Clay Granite Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Desert
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Bulbils, suckers, seeds
Flowering time: Spring- early summer
Zone: 8 : 10
pH range: 5.5-6.5

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