Agave Lophantha 'Splendida'
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Euless TX 76040
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Agave lophantha' Splendida'
Agave lophantha, fondly known as the Thornquist century plant, slowly grows to about 2 feet in diameter and reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet. This lovely plant can brighten up partially shaded areas, serving as a stunning focal point in your desert garden or even as a charming barrier. Its saw-like flat leaves emerge from a dense rosette base, spiraling outward in an eye-catching display. The foliage showcases a variety of colors depending on the cultivar. For instance, the 'quadricolor' variety features rich dark green leaves adorned with sunny yellow edges and a soft pale green stripe down the middle, beautifully accented by dark red teeth along the sides.
Though it takes a few years for this plant to bloom, it rewards you with lovely greenish-yellow flowers on a stalk that can soar up to 12 feet tall! Like most Agaves, each plant flowers just once before it gracefully fades away; however, don’t worry, as numerous adorable “pups" sprout around the base, ensuring a continued legacy of growth. Being a desert native, Agave lophantha has made incredible adaptations to withstand scorching conditions and can thrive even in temperatures as low as 11°F. Just a heads up—these beauties can suffer from root rot if overwatered, so it’s important to be mindful with watering. They prefer their soil to dry out between waterings, thriving best in well-draining soil, especially a sandy cactus soil mix.
Height: 1'
Spread: 1’-2'
Bloom: Infrequent
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7b, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
