Agave Truncata
BeginnerAgave truncata
A Mexican agave with distinctively compact rosette of short, thick leaves. Dense, wide leaves create an impressive sculptural form. Drought tolerant and beginner-friendly.
Dificultad
Beginner
Temperatura
-5〜38℃（耐寒性中程度）
Esperanza de vida
20-40 years
Tamaño
40-80cm (rosette diameter)
Humedad
10〜40%
Acerca de
Agave truncata is a medium-sized agave native to highlands between 1,500–2,500 m elevation from Durango to Jalisco, Mexico. As its Latin name suggests ('truncated'), the species is distinguished by unusually wide, short leaves that give the rosette a compact yet powerful sculptural form. The thick, blue-gray leaves overlap densely, with reddish-brown marginal teeth arranged in regular patterns and a stout terminal spine. Mature rosettes reach 40–80 cm in diameter, making it well-suited for container culture. Highly drought-tolerant, it thrives with well-draining soil and ample sunlight, making it accessible even for beginners. Though moderately slow-growing, the species develops an increasingly impressive, weighty presence with age, attracting growing collector interest.
Información básica
Origen
Durango to Jalisco, Mexico
Esperanza de vida
20-40 years
Tamaño
40-80cm (rosette diameter)
Temperatura
-5〜38℃（耐寒性中程度）
Humedad
10〜40%
Guía de cuidado
Light
Prefers full sun. Year-round outdoor growing ideal
Watering
Water when dry in growing season. Reduce in winter
Soil
Well-draining cactus and succulent mix
Notes
Attractive compact and weighty form
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Preguntas frecuentes de Agave Truncata
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Agave Truncata?
A
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Agave Truncata?
A
La temperatura ideal para Agave Truncata es -5〜38℃（耐寒性中程度）. La humedad recomendada es 10〜40%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Agave Truncata?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Agave Truncata es 20-40 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Q¿Qué tamaño alcanza Agave Truncata?
A
Agave Truncata típicamente alcanza 40-80cm (rosette diameter) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Q¿Cuál es el precio típico de Agave Truncata?
A
El precio de Agave Truncata varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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