Sunset®: 12-24
USDA: 8b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 17°F (-8°C)
Heat Tolerance: Light shade needed in Phoenix summer
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Mexico (probably the states of Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi)
Growth Habits: Clumping dense rosettes, up to 2 feet wide (60 cm), 18 inches tall (45 cm)
Watering Needs: Water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds, offsets
Some forms are clumping while others are not. This Agave is very close to Agave schidigera with which it hybridizes readily. The name filifera means 'carrying threads'.
Blooming Habits:
The mature rosettes bear a 6 feet tall spike carrying 2-inch flowers, originally greenish, turning brownish as they age.
Culture:
This small agave is often used as a house plant. If this is the case, it should be kept outside in summer.
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