A spirally variegated Agave
 

This Agave desmettiana has variegated pattern that goes spirally from the normal marginated to variegated then to almost albo then back to marginated. This characteristic has also passed on to its pup.

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Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

cool looking cultivar.

I think I have a similar if not the exact same one. Still a seedling though and the leaves are a bit strtched out because it was kept in a pretty shady spot.

Do you keep yours in full sun? I am worried that the variegated parts might burn or blister in full sun.

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Here's my small agave.

I think its the same cultivar

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Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

Yes, it is the same. Full sun is ok, part shade gives better color. Another close relatives which is equally attractive is the Agave Joe Hoak. I think the recent flower show in Phillipines has this agave.

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I have this other variant of Agave Desmentiana that has golden edges an the silvery form of variegation for the rest of the leaves.

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I haven't really seen this one around and the vendor didn't have a name for it.

I just call it "Silver and Gold" for obvious reasons.

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With other plants for scale
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Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

what is the 2 pots in the middle? they looks very interesting!*biggrin2*

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It's another type of agave but the name escapes me. I was able to get a couple more of these plants with a lot of pups --about 20 in all.

I want to group them all together when they have all rooted out.

cool right??

Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

If I am not mistaken those two are "Blue agave", I have Blue agave in my collection and they look like those two, though the two in the picture looks way better than mine.

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Arvin

Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

oh ok...i'll google it then and try to get it locally....thanks.:shy:

Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

I git the ID from another forum-- They are the dwarf form of Agave Potatorum.

Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

oh thanks....then i guest mine are the giant agave....or sort of because the flower stalk is about 4-5 metres high and the bunch of pups are hanging up in the air.....and they will fall to the ground when matured enough.

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Gbarce, that is the one I mentioned not only the plant but also the photos exactly. I think I seen yours from Palmtalk. Welcome!:1thumbup:

Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

Han - Yup that was also me in the Palmtalk forum. Same picture as well.-- good eye!

Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

I googled Agave Potatorum and it looks like my plant, so I guess the nursery that sold it to me probably mislabeled it, maybe on purpose? not sure. Anyways thanks very much at least now I know the real species name for my plant :)

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Arvin

Re: A spirally variegated Agave
 

anyone know where to get em in malaysia?*biggrin2*