Agave antillarum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Agave antillarum var. antillarum
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Offset
- Native range
- Coastal regions of the Caribbean
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Agave antillarum is
Agave antillarum is a succulent that grows in an upright habit. It is native to the coastal regions of the Caribbean.
This plant prefers warm environments with low humidity. It does best with full sun and very little water.
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The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals which cause irritation upon contact or ingestion.
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People and Agave antillarum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Coastal origins
This agave species thrived in the wild across Caribbean coastal areas. Indigenous populations utilized various agaves for fiber and materials.
- 18th century
Early botanical study
Naturalists began documenting flora throughout the Caribbean islands. Agave specimens were identified and cataloged for formal study.
- Modern day
Cultivation
You likely grow this plant for its structural shape. It is typically propagated through offsets that appear near the base of the parent plant.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Agave antillarum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Agave antillarum?
Agave antillarum is a species in the Agave genus. Commonly known as Agave antillarum var. antillarum, a succulent, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Coastal regions of the Caribbean.
How do you care for Agave antillarum?
Reference care guidance for Agave antillarum: 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 antillarum?
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What else is Agave antillarum called?
Agave antillarum is also known as Agave antillarum var. antillarum and Agave antillarum var. grammontensis.
Where can I see real photos of Agave antillarum?
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Can I track my own Agave antillarum on collecto.rs?
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