Agave acicularis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Agave acicularis
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Offset
- Native range
- Desert regions of Mexico
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Agave acicularis is
Agave acicularis is a succulent that grows in an upright formation. It hails from the dry landscapes of Mexico.
Living with this plant means providing it with consistent, direct light. You will find it prefers a life with very little water.
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The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause significant skin and oral irritation.
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People and Agave acicularis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-Columbian
Indigenous use
People in desert regions historically utilized agaves for cordage and as a source of fiber.
- 19th century
Scientific interest
Botanists began documenting the species during expeditions through the arid lands of Mexico.
- Modern era
Domestic collection
You likely encounter this plant today as a structural addition to a home collection of succulents.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Agave acicularis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Agave acicularis?
Agave acicularis is a species in the Agave genus. Commonly known as Agave acicularis, a succulent, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Desert regions of Mexico.
How do you care for Agave acicularis?
Reference care guidance for Agave acicularis: full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Agave acicularis?
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Where can I see real photos of Agave acicularis?
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Can I track my own Agave acicularis on collecto.rs?
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