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Agave pumila

Scientific Name: Agave pumila De Smet ex J.G. Bak.
Family: Agavaceae

A 30 year old Agave pumila at the Holly Gate Cactus Nursery

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Horticulture

Growth Habits: Miniature rosette, up to 6 inches in diameter (15 cm)

The Agave pumila is one of the smallest agaves. It stays small with a juvenile form, many years before making an open rosette. It's provenance is unknown, it might be a hybrid between A. lechuguilla and A. victoriae-reginae.

Blooming Habits:
The Agave pumila doesn't generally bloom.

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