A spirally variegated Agave

[han]

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.

[gbarce]

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.

[gbarce]

Here's my small agave.

I think its the same cultivar

[han]

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.

[gbarce]

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


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.





With other plants for scale

[kevyn chan]

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

[gbarce]

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??