Agave Applanata Cream Spike (Cream Spike" or "White Agave)

Agave applanata 'Cream Spike' is a compact and eye-catching agave prized for its elegant variegated foliage. This dwarf cultivar features short, symmetrical rosettes of blue-green leaves edged with creamy white to pale yellow margins and tiny, well-spaced spines. Its neat form and striking coloration make it a standout choice for succulent displays, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Main Characteristics:

• Foliage: Blue-green leaves with creamy white margins

• Growth Habit: Compact, symmetrical rosette; slow-growing

• Size: Grows up to 15–25 cm tall and 20–30 cm wide

• Spines: Small, subtle spines along the margins and a short terminal spine

• Common Names: Cream Spike, White Agave

• Hardiness: Light frost tolerant; best protected from extreme cold

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers full sun to bright, indirect light; ideal for outdoor beds or sunny windowsills

• Watering: Low water needs; allow soil to dry completely between waterings

• Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix is essential

• Temperature: Protect from prolonged frost; best grown in warm, dry conditions

• Fertilizer: Light feeding during spring and summer can support healthy growth

• Container Friendly: Excellent choice for small pots and decorative containers

The Last photo serves a display purpose only. 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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