Agave obscuraSchiede ex Schltdl .
Century Plant , Dark - flowered Agave , Hardy Century Plant , Red - bloom Hardy Agave , Whale ’s Tongue Agave
Agave densiflora , Agave polyacantha var . densiflora , Agave polyacantha var . xalapensis , Agave xalapensis
A mature plant in habitat, Las Vigas de Ramírez, Veracruz, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byAurelio Molina Hernández. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
home : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
The subspecific epithet " obscura(ob - SKEW - ruh ) " imply " dark , dusky , shadowy " and touch on to the dark purple or red flower of the coinage .
Agave obscurais native toMexicoMexico ( from San Luis Potosí to Oaxaca ) . It grow mainly in oak and pine - oak forests or volcanic lava course with pines at elevations range from 4,000 to 8850 metrical foot ( 1,200 to 2,700 m ) .
Young plants in habitat, San Simon Tlacuilotepec, Puebla, Mexico. Derivative of a photo bytlacuilotepec17. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Agave obscurais a stemless succulent that forge a largerosetteof broad , green leaves with flushed - notched margins and an extendedapicalspine . The rosette can grow up to 3.3 feet ( 1 metre ) in diam . The leaves are broadlylineartoovate , measuring up to 16 inches ( 40 centimetre ) long and 3.2 column inch ( 8 cm ) widely .
The flower are sinister purple , crimson , or yellow and come out densely arranged in a spiral at the upper fourth of a slenderinflorescencethat can originate up to 16.4 feet ( 5 G ) tall . The flowers can make up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in length . The rosette dies after flowering . However , it sometimes farm several untried rosettes around its Qaeda that will develop as new works .
Light : Like allAgaves , this industrial plant require full Dominicus to fond spectre . If growingA. obscuraindoors , choose a bright , cheery window with as much sunlight as possible . From outflow to fall , it loves going outside .
Close-up of flowers and buds. In habitat, Las Vigas de Ramírez, Veracruz, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byAurelio Molina Hernández. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Soil : A. obscuratolerates most soils with secure drain but favor arenaceous or rocky soil .
Temperature : During the growing time of year , it likes warm temperature , while in wintertime , when resting , this succulent enjoys cooler temperature . A. obscuracan stand firm temperatures as miserable as 5 ° F ( -15 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones7b to 11b , 5 to 50 ° F ( -15 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : From spring to fall , pee soundly when the ground becomes dry . In winter , water meagerly about once a calendar month . flora in container require more frequent lachrymation than those in the earth .
Mature rosettes with flowers in various stages of opening. Derivative of a photo byAurelio Molina Hernández. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Fertilizing : Give yourA. obscuraa belittled amount of plant food in the spring during the first two year . After that , prove plants seem to take care of themselves .
repot : If you notice yourA. obscurabecoming pot - bound , repot it with wise ground in a pot slightly larger than the old one . Give the plant a week or so to readjust before you water it again .
Propagation : A. obscurais unremarkably propagated by seed or offsets , sometimes bring about during blossoming . Sow the ejaculate in springiness . The best time to withdraw the offsets is in fountain and summer .
Learn more atHow to Grow and like for Agave .
A. obscurais not toxic to humans but may be mildly toxicant to children and pets .
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