- Botanical name: Agave parviflora
- Common name: Small-flowered agave
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Evergreen
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Small-flowered agave, Agave parviflora, is one of the smallest agaves available. Growing to just 20cm in height, it forms a symmetrical rosette of thin, sharp, waxy leaves with attractive white markings. Its leaf margins bear conspicuous white, curling ‘hairs’ that peel off near the base of the leaf. Small racemes of pale yellow flowers appear in summer.
For best results grow Agave parviflora under glass in well-drained soil in full sun. Reduce watering in winter and protect from frost. Propagate by offsets taken in autumn or spring.
How to grow Agave parviflora
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Plant size
20cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Agave parviflora and wildlife
Agave parviflora has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Agave parviflora poisonous?
Agave parviflora 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
