Sunset®: 10, 12-24
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 20°F ( -8°C)
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix in summer, tends to become yellowish in summer
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mountains of western Mexico (Sonora, Sinaloa and Chihuahua)
Growth Habits: Solitary succulent rosette, fast growing up to 5 feet in diameter (150 cm), seldom bigger than 3 feet tall, 3 feet in diameter (90 cm) in Arizona
Watering Needs: Infrequent water
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits:
Blooms only generally when the plant is 10 years old or more. The flower stalk is large (15 to 20 feet, 4.5 to 6 m), starting like an asparagus, but its flowers are inconspicuous. The plant then dies leaving suckers that grow into replacement plants.
Culture:
Tolerates poor soil and drought, but requires excellent drainage.
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