Water
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Agave parrasana is drought-tolerant and prone to rot if overwatered.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months, providing only enough to prevent severe dehydration.
Cabbage Head Agave (Agave parrasana) is a striking succulent native to Mexico, forming a dense, symmetrical rosette of thick, grey-green leaves with prominent leaf teeth.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright sunlight for best growth and form, but can tolerate some shade.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce drastically in winter.
Well-draining
50% intensity
Warm to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C (65-80°F). Can tolerate brief dips but is frost-sensitive.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize minimally during the growing season with a diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Agave parrasana is drought-tolerant and prone to rot if overwatered.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months, providing only enough to prevent severe dehydration.
Pruning is generally not required for Agave parrasana. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base of the plant using a sharp, clean knife or shears. This improves the plant's appearance and prevents disease.
Avoid cutting into the main rosette.
Agave parrasana is primarily propagated by offsets (pups) that grow from the base of the parent plant. Gently remove offsets when they are a few inches tall, allow the cut surface to callus for a few days, and then plant in well-draining soil.
Repot Agave parrasana every 2-3 years, or when it outgrows its container. Use a gritty, fast-draining potting mix. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one, ensuring it has drainage holes.
Repotting is best done in spring.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | Agave parrasana |
Similar in genus Agave
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