The Dwarf Hedgehog Agave flowers vary from green to reddish brown or purple. The color and look of this amazing succulent adds a perfect accent to any garden.
Blooming season: July to September. May flowers when mature at 8-10 years.
Cultivation and propagation: It is a versatile and very hardy plant that can be grown in half-shade to full-sun. It can take moderate to severe freezes and is extremely drought tolerant. In winter watering this plant can be done once every 1-2 months, there is no need to mist the leaves. Agave stricta is theoretically hardy to -4° C, particularly when dry - but it is best to avoid severe freezing temperatures.
Heat tolerance: Excellent
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave stricta |
| Common Name | Dwarf hedgehog |
| Dormancy | Winter summer |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Dark purple, dark red, brown |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Symmetrical rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 10(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 612 in. tall, 31 in. wide |
| Native Area | Tehuacan Valley (Northern Puebla), southern Oaxaca |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, leaves, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, heat tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Sharp spiny tip |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
The Dwarf Hedgehog Agave flowers vary from green to reddish brown or purple. The color and look of this amazing succulent adds a perfect accent to any garden.
Blooming season: July to September. May flowers when mature at 8-10 years.
Cultivation and propagation: It is a versatile and very hardy plant that can be grown in half-shade to full-sun. It can take moderate to severe freezes and is extremely drought tolerant. In winter watering this plant can be done once every 1-2 months, there is no need to mist the leaves. Agave stricta is theoretically hardy to -4° C, particularly when dry - but it is best to avoid severe freezing temperatures.
Heat tolerance: Excellent
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agave stricta |
| Common Name | Dwarf hedgehog |
| Dormancy | Winter summer |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | Dark purple, dark red, brown |
| Genus | Agave |
| Growth Habit | Symmetrical rosettes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 10(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 612 in. tall, 31 in. wide |
| Native Area | Tehuacan Valley (Northern Puebla), southern Oaxaca |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, leaves, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, heat tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Sharp spiny tip |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |