Agave ocahui / Live Plant / Succulent

Description: This listing is for one live Agave ocahui plant, similar in size and appearance to the one pictured in the photo. Latin Names: Agave ocahuiCommon Names: Ocahui Agave, Ojahui, Amolillo Category: Evergreen Perennial SucculentUSDA Zones: 9-11Height: 1’-2’Width: 2’-3’Exposure: Full SunOrigin: MexicoIrrigation: Low WaterCold Hardiness: 15-20 FBloom Color: Greenish-yellowNotes:Agave ocahui is a striking solitary succulent native to the rocky slopes and desert terrains of Mexico. This plant boasts a symmetrical rosette of narrow, blue-green leaves that end in a sharp point, giving it a sleek and elegant Yucca-like appearance. Unlike many of its relatives, Agave ocahui maintains a compact size, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and as a focal point in drought-tolerant landscapes. Its leaves have smooth edges and a distinctive terminal spine that demands attention and respect. Agave ocahui is known for its remarkable durability and can thrive in conditions that would challenge less hardy plants. It requires minimal water once established and prefers well-draining soil. While it loves full sun, it can tolerate partial shade, though its growth may be less compact and colorful. One of the most extraordinary aspects of Agave ocahui is its blooming process. The plant blooms only once in its lifetime, sending up a tall, branched flower stalk that can reach up to 15 feet in height, adorned with greenish-yellow flowers. This event is both a magnificent display and a farewell gesture, as the plant typically dies after flowering. However, it often creates bubilis, which are pups that form on the spent flower. Good drainage is essential for this plant to thrive. It needs low amounts of supplemental water once established. Irrigate by watering deeply and then allowing the top several inches of soil to dry between waterings. This encourages the plant to send roots deep into the earth in search of moisture, helping it to become established, prevent root rot, build drought tolerance, and resilience to heat and cold. The length of time between waterings will vary depending on your growing conditions and environment. These plants are sold for the purposes of ornamental cultivation. Any other uses are at the discretion of the buyer. Seller is not responsible for any harm or injury caused by improper handling or ingestion of the plant. Our plants are shipped with considerable personal time, cost, and careful attention so that they will arrive at their destination in good health, intact, and ready to adapt to a new environment. Orders will be processed and shipped within 7 business days. We have heat packs available for purchase with your order if you expect freezing temperatures the week your plant is shipped. The pot or rootball will be specially packed to prevent loss of moisture during the shipping process, but will still need to be unwrapped, and watered-in directly upon arrival to prevent further stress. Use caution when unpacking plants with sharp spines or thorns. Keep in a shady location protected from the sun and wind if not immediately transplanting. Plants can experience some stress during shipping and may experience a few damaged or yellow leaves. However, if the plant has sustained significant damage, please report the damage within seven days of delivery, including photographs of the damaged plant, and we will contact you as soon as possible. We will not accept responsibility for damaged plants once they have been transplanted. I am happy to answer any questions about combined shipping discounts for bulk purchases. Please contact me directly with any questions, comments, or concerns. Happy Planting! Copyright © 2021-2024 GoldenValleyBotanicalsAll rights reserved.

Price: 16.95 USD

Location: Golden Valley, Arizona

End Time: 2024-08-19T15:44:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.49 USD