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Species
Agave parryi
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Agave parryi subsp. parryi
- Plant type
- Cactus
- Growth habit
- Rosette forming
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Offset
- Native range
- Desert regions of North America
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Agave parryi is
Agave parryi is a succulent that grows in a tight, spherical rosette. Its blue-grey leaves are tipped with sharp, dark spines that define its silhouette.
You will find this plant is quite patient with your schedule. It requires very little water and prefers a spot that receives direct light throughout the day.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Low
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Low
The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause significant irritation to skin and mucous membranes.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Agave parryi
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Indigenous utility
People in desert regions historically harvested parts of the plant for fiber and sustenance.
- 19th century
Botanical classification
Botanists began documenting the species as interest in desert flora grew in European garden collections.
- Modern era
Garden cultivation
You likely encounter it now as a focal point in rock gardens or containers where it is valued for its structured, geometric form.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Warm
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Low
1 of 1 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Agave parryi
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Questions
Frequently asked about Agave parryi
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Agave parryi?
Agave parryi is a species in the Agave genus. Commonly known as Agave parryi subsp. neomexicana, a succulent, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Desert regions of the southwestern United States.
How do you care for Agave parryi?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Agave parryi is Full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity.
How rare is Agave parryi?
Agave parryi is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Agave parryi?
Browse public Agave parryi collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Agave parryi on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Agave parryi, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Agave parryi collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.