Agave parrasana (Cabbage Head Agave) Plant

Description

Agave parrasana, commonly known as Cabbage Head Agave, is a compact, slow-growing succulent native to the high-altitude regions of Coahuila, Mexico. It forms a dense, symmetrical rosette of thick, blue-gray leaves with distinct, pronounced teeth along the margins and a sharp terminal spine. The leaf imprints, left by overlapping foliage as it grows, add to its striking appearance.

This agave typically reaches about 1 to 2 feet (30-60 cm) in height and width, making it a great choice for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and container planting.

It is a monocarpic plant, meaning it flowers once in its lifetime—usually after 10 to 20 years—producing a tall stalk with yellow to reddish flowers that attract pollinators. After blooming, the main plant dies, but it often produces offsets (pups) that continue the growth cycle.

• Specifications.

Seed Grown Plant
Bare Rooted

Ideal Growing Conditions.

Agave parrasana is a tolerant plant, it can be placed in direct sunlight or shade and requires minimal watering.  It thrives in highly porous, sandy potting soil, and should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Repotting annually in the spring is recommended.

Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base with gloves and long sleeves (spines are sharp!). Remove offsets (“pups”) from the base to control spread or replant them.

Pests and Diseases: Agave parrasana are generally low-maintenance but can be affected by Agave snout weevil (borers into the base), Mealybugs or scale insects on leaves. Ensure good airflow and drainage to prevent rot or infestations.

Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage.

Fertiliser: We recommend and use Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. We also stock an Australian Made liquid indoor fertiliser The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food which is easy to use and odourless.

• We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.

• We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.

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