Variegated Caribbean Agave’
FAMILY: Agave
USES: Accent, border, barrier or container plant, en masse, in rock gardens and coastal shoreline areas.
SIZE: Grows 0.6 – 1.2m tall with an equal spread.
LOCATION: Full sun and reflected heat to partial shade. Does well in both coastal and interior regions.
SOIL: Best in an open sandy soil with a pH 5.6 – 7.8, acidic to mildly alkaline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 14:14:14 NPK at a rate of 25gr. p/m2. Do not over fertilise.
WATER: Very drought tolerant. Allow soil to dry out between water applications. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.