Whale's Tongue Agave
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Agave ovatifolia
The Agave ovatifolia, also known as Whale's Tongue Agave, is a beautiful evergreen succulent that showcases blue-gray, thick, rigid, slightly cupped leaves in a charming rosette shape. Native to the picturesque Nuevo Leon region of the Chihuahuan Desert in northern Mexico. Unlike some other agave species, this one does not produce offsets and is solitary. It usually takes between 10 and 20 years for each rosette to flower. When it does, a giant flowering stalk emerges from the rosette, reaching up to 14 feet tall and producing 15-20 side branches with yellow-green flower clusters in summer.
Prefers sandy or gritty, low moisture soil with good drainage. Proper drainage is crucial to prevent any risk of root rot. Drought tolerant and winter hardy, reportedly withstanding temperatures as low as 0°F. Just remember, it prefers "dry cold" rather than "wet cold" for optimal health.
Height: 2’-3'
Spread 3’-4’
Bloom: June-August
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 7-10
Origin: Mexico
Deer Resistant: Yes
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.
