Agave Titanota Compacta
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Agave Titanota

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Agave titanota ‘Compacta’ is a highly ornamental, slow-growing agave native to Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a cultivated selection of Agave titanota, valued for its tight, compact rosette form and heavily textured leaves.

Characteristics:

  • Forms a dense, symmetrical rosette of short, thick leaves.
  • Leaves are pale green to bluish-grey, often covered with a powdery bloom (farina).
  • Margins are heavily armed with irregular, dark, sharp teeth.
  • Terminal spine is strong and prominent.
  • ‘Compacta’ forms a smaller, tighter growth habit than standard forms.
  • Mature plants remain relatively low but become striking sculptural specimens.

Cultivation:

  • Summer-growing succulent.
  • Requires full sun for best form and coloration.
  • Needs very well-drained, gritty soil (high mineral content preferred).
  • Water moderately during active growth; very sparingly in winter.
  • Sensitive to excess moisture, especially in cold conditions.
  • Frost-tender; prefers warm climates.

Notes:

  • The ‘Compacta’ form is a horticultural selection prized for its compact geometry and strong leaf armature rather than a distinct wild subspecies.

R175.00

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Agave titanota ‘Compacta’ is ’n hoogs ornamentele, stadiggroeiende agave wat oorspronklik uit Oaxaca, Mexiko kom. Dit is ’n gekweekte vorm van Agave titanota en word waardeer vir sy baie kompakte, digte roset en sterk tekstuurblare.

Kenmerke:

  • Vorm ’n digte, simmetriese roset van kort, dik blare.
  • Blare is liggroen tot blougrys en dikwels bedek met ’n wasagtige laag (farina).
  • Blaarrande het onreëlmatige, skerp dorings.
  • Die einddoring is prominent en baie sterk.
  • ‘Compacta’ bly kleiner en digter as standaardvorme.
  • Volwasse plante bly relatief laag maar baie beeldhoukundig.

Verbouing:

  • Somergroeiend.
  • Benodig vol son vir beste vorm en kleur.
  • Baie goed dreinerende, gruisagtige grond is noodsaaklik.
  • Water matig gedurende groeiseisoen; baie min in winter.
  • Gevoelig vir koue en oormatige vog.

Blomtyd: Somer (volwasse plante).
Verspreiding: Oaxaca, Mexiko (ouer vorme van die spesie).
Besonderheid: Die ‘Compacta’-vorm is gewild in versamelkringe vir sy perfekte rosetgeometrie en sterk strukturele voorkoms.

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Bare Root Shipping
All plants are typically shipped bare-rooted, meaning that the soil is carefully removed from the roots to prevent any damage during transit. We wash the roots to remove any remaining soil and allow them to dry before wrapping them gently in tissue paper. This process helps minimize stress on the plant and ensures its safe arrival to you.

Pot Shipping Option (Not Recommended)
While we do offer the option of shipping some plants in their pots, this is generally not advisable. Shipping a plant in its pot can result in root damage due to movement and stress during transit. The roots can become constricted or disturbed, which can harm the plant. If you are still interested in this option, it must be arranged in advance with the vendor, and we will take extra precautions to pack it as securely as possible. However, we highly recommend the bare-root shipping method to ensure the best possible outcome for your plant.

**Careful Packaging**
We take pride in our packing process to ensure your plant arrives safely. Every plant is carefully packed, with extra attention to detail to protect the roots and foliage. We take care to secure the plant during transit, and make sure it is cushioned and stabilized inside the shipping box to avoid damage.

Our goal is to make sure your plant reaches you healthy and ready to thrive! If you have any questions about the shipping process, feel free to reach out to us.

Weight 0.3 kg
pot size

7.5cm

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