Agave Barbed Wire

 Agave Barbed Wire, also known as Agave desmettiana 'Variegata', is a cultivar of the Agave desmettiana plant, a succulent species native to Mexico. This cultivar is named after its variegated leaves that have yellow stripes along the margins and resemble barbed wire.

Leaves:

• The leaves of Agave Barbed Wire are fleshy, growing up to 90 cm in length and 15 cm in width.
• They are a blue-green color with yellow stripes along the edges of the leaves, giving them a variegated appearance.
• The leaves grow in a rosette formation and have sharp spines along the margins.

Cultural Requirements:

• This cultivar prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure.
• It is a relatively hardy plant, tolerant of drought and moderate cold temperatures.

Special Features:

• When mature, it produces a tall flower stalk that can reach up to 5 meters in height, bearing yellow-green flowers in the summer months.

Uses:

• Agave Barbed Wire is often used in landscaping as a focal point plant or in mass plantings
• . Its striking variegated leaves and sharp spines make it a popular choice for gardens, rock gardens, and xeriscapes.
• It is also suitable for container planting, where its architectural form can be highlighted.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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