Agave tequilana
The world-famous agave used to produce tequila. Called 'Blue Agave' for its blue-gray-green leaves. Grown extensively in Jalisco, Mexico. Also popular as an ornamental plant.
Agave tequilana is a large agave native to and cultivated primarily in Jalisco, Mexico—the world's most famous agave as the source of tequila. The blue-green cultivar known as 'Blue Weber' (var. weber) is the variety used in tequila production. Its long, sword-shaped blue-gray leaves are fibrous, with small marginal teeth and a sharp terminal spine. Mature rosettes reach 1.2–1.8 m in diameter and about 1.5 m in height. The plant typically takes 8–12 years to flower, sending up a 5–6 m stalk, but in tequila production the sugar-rich stem (piña) is harvested before flowering. As an ornamental, the striking blue foliage is highly attractive, though cold hardiness is relatively low and frost protection is needed in cooler climates.
Origem
Jalisco, Mexico
Expectativa de vida
8-12 years
Tamanho
100-180cm (rosette diameter)
Temperatura
-3〜40℃
Umidade
20〜50%
Requires strong direct sunlight
Drought tolerant. Overwatering causes root rot
Tequila is produced from the piña of mature plants
Monocarpic but produces offsets before dying
Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Agave Tequilana é -3〜40℃. A umidade recomendada é 20〜50%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Agave Tequilana é 8-12 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Agave Tequilana normalmente atinge 100-180cm (rosette diameter) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
O preço de Agave Tequilana varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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