- Botanical name: Agave 'Cornelius'
- Common name: Agave
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Evergreen
Variegation
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
More a succulent border perennial than a shrub because it doesn’t develop permanent woody stems, Agave ‘Cornelius’ is a variegated, low-growing agave.
While regarded by many as an indoor or seasonal plant for growing outdoors in summer, this variety is said to be able to survive temperatures down to -8°C. It eventually forms an enormous rosette of stiff, dangerously pointed leaves. Little is known about the origin of this cultivar, but the parent species may be Agave americana.
Grow Agave ‘Cornelius’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet, alternatively grow in containers which you can move indoors in autumn.Â
How to grow Agave 'Cornelius'
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Plant size
60cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Agave 'Cornelius' and wildlife
Agave 'Cornelius' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Agave 'Cornelius' poisonous?
Agave 'Cornelius' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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