Agave Parrasana – The Cabbage Head Agave.
Slow growing succulent that forms a compact rosette of fleshy grey-green leaves with serrated edges, and a darker coloured terminal spine.
Mature plants can reach approximately 60c in diameter, and can produce spectacular flowers up to 20 feet tall ( 6 metres )
Extremely cold hardy when kept dry, down to -10c
Secrets of success:
Keep your plant happy by trying to recreate their natural habitat. During Winter months best kept cool at night, and in the Spring and Summer they love bright light and high temperatures.
Even though succulents are defined as needing little water, as they store it in their leaves and stems, they will not thrive with too little. In the growing season, Spring and Summer, water thoroughly, if possible use rain water, then allow to dry thoroughly before watering again.
Do not keep constantly wet.
Feed sparingly, only once or twice a year.
Aftercare:
During the Winter your plant will enter a rest period. Most desert dwellers can be left with little or no water. Plants that are kept outdoors will require some protection from excess wet, so it`s best to move them to a dry, sheltered position
If your plant becomes extremely pot bound then re-pot in Spring, ready for the growing season. Firstly water the plant and allow to drain. Carefully remove the plant and place it in a slightly larger pot, using only free draining cacti and succulent compost.
Warnings:
Most cacti and succulents are considered non-toxic to pets or humans, although the sap of some can cause skin irritation, and others potentially can cause nausea if ingested. And beware of the spines.
Best practice is to treat as harmful and keep away from pets and children.
