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Cactus Succulent

Agave 'Snow Leopard' (v)

agave 'Snow Leopard'

A rosette-forming evergreen perennial to around 45cm in height, with long, gently arching, fleshy, variegated dark green leaves with leopard-print creamy-white margins and cherry-red spots which become brighter in full sun. Mature plants may produce tall spikes of lightly fragrant green flowers. Tolerant of pollution and provides architectural, low maintenance interest to rock gardens

Synonyms
× Mangave 'Snow Leopard'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Red Variegated White
Summer Green Cream Red Variegated White
Autumn Cream Red Variegated White
Winter Cream Red Variegated White
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats): harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Agave can be perennial or monocarpic succulents, forming rosettes of usually rigid, fleshy, spiny-edged leaves, with funnel-shaped flowers in racemes or panicles often much taller than the rosettes

Name status

Accepted

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How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water freely in summer, giving a low-nitrogen feed three or four times. Water less in autumn and keep dry in winter. Can be planted in a patio pot in a sunny position but will need to be over-wintered indoors. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown under glass in spring, or by offsets if produced in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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