- Botanical name: Agave 'Kissho Kan'
- Common name: Agave
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Evergreen
Variegation
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Agave ‘Kissho Kan’ is a gorgeous little agave, bearing blue-grey leaves edged in white, with red-brown spines. Growing to just 30cm in height, it’s perfect for growing in a container with other succulents.
Grow Agave ‘Kissho Kan’ in well-drained soil. Hardy to -10°C, it needs protection from winter wet, ideally move to an unheated greenhouse in autumn.
How to grow Agave 'Kissho Kan'
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Plant size
30cm height
20cm 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 'Kissho Kan' and wildlife
Agave 'Kissho Kan' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Agave 'Kissho Kan' poisonous?
Agave 'Kissho Kan' 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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