Use this forum to discuss matters relating to Agave, Beschorneria, Furcraea, Hesperaloe, Hesperoyucca, Manfreda, Polianthes, Yucca and related species. This is where one posts unknown plant photos for ID help.
Stalkage. Sorta bummed to learn a third A. ocahui is also blooming.
A. 'Emerald Envy'
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A. sobria (tho without the customary 90° bend)
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A. ocahui
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A. ocahui
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Mangave 'Macho Mocha'
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Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Melt in the Sun wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:33 pm
What's that weird thing in front of Macho Mocha? A. spicata?
Yes, and not looking especially healthy. I think it wants out of that pot.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Couple quick shots on a dreary day.... These guys are growing along the side of my house, where I don't see them often. The shawii is about 6' across and the tequilana is 6' tall. All growing under a Palo Verde tree.
A. tequilana
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A. shawii subsp. goldmanniana
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A. shawii subsp. goldmanniana
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Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
I’m glad to see some things survived the summer! Agave in the Tucson area look pretty hammered. When I stopped in to the DBG earlier this month it was sad to see how many plants were on their way out.
Phoenix summers are FAR more harsh than those of Tucson. Tucson always gets more rainfall, and more importantly, much more cloud cover. During our worst summers, the monsoon just doesn't make it this far north.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Meangreen94z wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:18 am
Do you have Agave potrerana in your garden?
I do not.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
The oversized pads(Opuntia aciculata?) and Ferocactus wislizeni make it hard to scale, but when you reference the shelf with containers you realize how big that Yucca torreyi is. Is that Trachycarpus fortunei or Trithrinax acanthcoma/brasiliensis to the right? I didn’t realize you had palms on your property.
Yeah, there are two dwarf fan palms. They came with the house.
We don't call that Yucca "The Beast" for nothing. Ridiculously massive. Would appreciate some height at this point.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Meangreen94z wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:18 am
Do you have Agave potrerana in your garden?
I have one from PDN that went into the ground early this year. I’m semi-optimistic it stands a fighting chance based on how mild it’s been so far. It’s in the park strip so it’s having to put up with extra abuse. A dog shit on it earlier this summer which was lovely.
That Yucca torreyi is absurd. Doesn’t look like the summer stressed it much.
Meangreen94z wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:18 am
Do you have Agave potrerana in your garden?
I have one from PDN that went into the ground early this year. I’m semi-optimistic it stands a fighting chance based on how mild it’s been so far. It’s in the park strip so it’s having to put up with extra abuse. A dog shit on it earlier this summer which was lovely.
That Yucca torreyi is absurd. Doesn’t look like the summer stressed it much.
It's planted directly in front of a south-facing death wall. Plant after plant died there until I tried the Yucca (originally in a 5-gal container). I've never even seen it yellow.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Meangreen94z wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:18 am
Do you have Agave potrerana in your garden?
I have one from PDN that went into the ground early this year. I’m semi-optimistic it stands a fighting chance based on how mild it’s been so far. It’s in the park strip so it’s having to put up with extra abuse. A dog shit on it earlier this summer which was lovely.
That Yucca torreyi is absurd. Doesn’t look like the summer stressed it much.
It's planted directly in front of a south-facing death wall. Plant after plant died there until I tried the Yucca (originally in a 5-gal container). I've never even seen it yellow.
There’s someone who has a Yucca torreyi growing in partial shade here in Salt Lake. It doesn’t look great, had almost every leaf crushed downward by snow last year but…kept right on trucking. A really awful placement but it doesn’t seem to mind. Amazing how tough they can be.
Meangreen94z wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:18 am
Do you have Agave potrerana in your garden?
I have one from PDN that went into the ground early this year. I’m semi-optimistic it stands a fighting chance based on how mild it’s been so far. It’s in the park strip so it’s having to put up with extra abuse. A dog shit on it earlier this summer which was lovely.
That Yucca torreyi is absurd. Doesn’t look like the summer stressed it much.
I’ve tried several and finally have 2 going. Winter lows haven’t been the problem .
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
2 m A. tequilana, fronted by A. aurea (orange) and A. weberi striata (blue)
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A. shawii subsp. goldmanniana
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A. murpheyi variegate / Unknown hybrid / A. murpheyi. These murphs are offsets left by parents that had bloomed about three years ago.
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A. margaritae
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A. 'Blue Glow'
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A. colimana / A. guiengola
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Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
