Agave stricta’Rubra '
Purple Globe Agave , Purple Needle Leaf Agave , Red Hedgehog Agave , Red Needle Agave
Agave strictaf.rubra
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category : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
Agave stricta’Rubra ' is a form ofAgave strictaselected for its red foliage .
Agave stricta’Rubra ' is an attractive slow - growing succulent that forms rosette of narrow , backbone - tipped leaves that take on a cherry coloration , specially with drought , heat energy , or cold stress . The rosettes can reach up to 20 inches ( 50 cm ) in stature , producing many offsets and creating a tidy dependency . The leaf have tiny teeth along the margins , which are more rough than acuate to the touch .
The flowers are humble , green to scarlet - brown or purple , and borne in usually erect racemes that can grow up to 6.6 foot ( 2 m ) tall in summer . MostAgaves are monocarpic , but this plant is polycarpic , meaning the rosettes can flower several metre .
USDA hardiness zones8b to 11b : from 15 ° F ( −9.4 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Agaves are not difficult plant life to maturate . They are slow - uprise and dramatic and will even thrive on a bit of disregard . If you are the eccentric of someone who care to fuss withhouseplantsandwatera lot , Agaveis in all likelihood not the flora for you . On the other manus , if you are the type of person who likes to define it and forget it , and you have a sunny window , Agavemight be the room to go . Be cognizant that some large varieties will finally outgrow your room ( unless you have a large glasshouse ) , andAgavecan be aggressive . They have devil sap and sometimes very sharp spikelet that can cause harm to little children and even pet .
In general , Agaves do not need to be repot every twelvemonth . Most metal money commonly found in cultivation grow slowly and take long to outgrow their pot . It is also best to handle your plant life as little as possible since they do not like to be disturbed . When you repot , freshen the spent soil with a newpotting mixand assure the works is firmly anchored in its muckle . However , be careful not to pot theAgavetoo cryptical , as that will encourage stem putrefaction during the growing season .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Agave .
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