Octopus Agave

Plant your Agave vilmoriniana in well-draining soil. Use a porous soil like Kellogg Palm & Cactus Mix to mix with your native soil or use straight out of the bag as a potting mix for patio containers.

Plant in full sun. Some afternoon shade in hotter inland climates can reduce stress and result in better looking agave. After planting, thoroughly water to help the soil settle around the roots. Water as needed when the soil is completely dry. Cold hardy to 20℉

Agaves are monocarpic plants, which means they only flower once when they reach maturity. The rosette will eventually die when the flower is done blooming. The plant can remain in flower for a long period of time. Agave vilmoriniana is a solitary agave that does not reproduce offsets or pups. It will produce numerous bulbils (baby plants) along the flower stalk during bloom. The Octopus Agave typically matures and blooms after several years (generally within 7-10 years) on a 15-20 ft. tall stalk.

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Q: Is Agave vilmoriniana a fast grower?
A: Agave vilmoriniana is considered a fast growing agave reaching 3-4 ft. tall and 5-6 ft. wide at maturity.

Q: Does Agave vilmoriniana produce pups?
A: The Octopus Agave does not have pups or offsets. It is a solitary rosette that reproduces by bulbils, baby plants, along the flower stalk during and after bloom.

Q: Why is Agave vilmoriniana commonly called Amole?
A: Amole is a common name for plants that possess a naturally occurring compound that can be used as a soap. Agave vilmoriniana contains high concentrations of saponins and is used as a cleanser in its native habitat.
 

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