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Quiabentia zehntneri
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Quiabentia zehntneri
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"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"
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Re: Quiabentia zehntneri
Agreed! any sense on its sun and cold hardiness (probably a bit early to ask I realize)?
It is what it is!
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Re: Quiabentia zehntneri
It’s one of those names that I’ve seen for ever but don’t recall seeing a plant.
It’s very handsome.
It’s very handsome.
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Re: Quiabentia zehntneri
Was living along the edge of some shade cloth in central Phoenix. I believe they have been there for years, and that this is from the most recent batch of cuttings.mcvansoest wrote:Agreed! any sense on its sun and cold hardiness (probably a bit early to ask I realize)?
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"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"
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Re: Quiabentia zehntneri
Cool!
Supposed to grow into quite a sizable shrub! I may have to be on the lookout for that one.
Supposed to grow into quite a sizable shrub! I may have to be on the lookout for that one.
It is what it is!
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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".
"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"
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Re: Quiabentia zehntneri
Cutting, coming to life.
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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".
"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"
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