Agave nussaviorum Large Size:1 Gal. but prolonged exposure to frost

but prolonged exposure to frost or freezing temperatures can cause damage

or not at all in the colder months of December and January

Despite its cactus-like form

and once every 4-5 weeks in the dormant period

easily recognizable for its almost spineless body

Agave nussaviorum Large Size:1 Gal. but prolonged exposure to frostIt is also called Papalome agave. It is a very attractive, medium sized Agave with short, broad, bluish leaves that are mildly thorny along the margins. This species was scientifically described as recently as 2010 from Oaxaca, Mexico. Both Agave potatorum and Agave seemanniana share its habitat and it is possible that Agave nussaviorum is a natural hybrid of the two. Agave nussaviorum grows solitary with a height of 30 to 50 cm and is 40 to 60 cm