Agave Titanota 130mm

Agave titanota – Rare Sculptural Succulent | Desert Icon & Collector’s Favorite

Transform your collection with the bold elegance of Agave titanota, a rare architectural succulent native to the limestone hills of Oaxaca, Mexico. Known as one of the most striking agaves, it forms compact rosettes of thick, powdery blue to silvery-green leaves lined with dramatic jagged teeth and bold terminal spines—giving it a fierce, sculptural presence.

Each leaf is beautifully textured and edged with dark, callused margins, creating a dramatic contrast that looks timeless in any setting. Slow-growing and solitary, Agave titanota makes an unforgettable statement in modern containers, desert landscapes, rock gardens, or xeriscape designs.

Loved by plant collectors worldwide, this desert jewel is low-maintenance, sun-loving, and drought-tolerant, thriving with very little care while delivering maximum visual impact.

Key Features:

• Size: Compact rosettes, typically 30–45 cm tall & wide
• Foliage: Thick, sculptural leaves with dramatic spines
• Growth: Slow-growing & solitary – ideal for long-term display
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11; drought-tolerant once established
• Flowering: Rare; blooms only once after many years

Easy Care Guide:

• Light: Bright sun with several hours of direct light daily; provide light afternoon shade in very hot climates.
• Watering: Water sparingly; let soil dry completely between waterings. Minimal water in winter.
• Soil: Use a fast-draining cactus/succulent mix.
• Fertilizer: Feed with diluted cactus fertilizer in spring & summer.
• Temperature: Protect from frost; keep above 5°C (41°F).
• Container Growing: Perfect for pots—ensure drainage holes are provided.

Bring home Agave titanota and let this living desert sculpture add raw beauty, bold texture, and collector prestige to your garden or indoor space.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. Plants will be shipped as bare root.

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