Agave patonii 'Cream Spike' Variegated

Agave patonii 'Cream Spike' VariegatedAgave patonii 'Cream Spike' A beautiful smaller Agave with green leaves with variegated edges. As the plant matures the leaves develop prominent spines (see last image). The rosettes usually stay 1 2' wide or less. Easy to grow. Can take temps into the low 20s, maybe even the upper teens. You will receive a plant shown in the last image. Plants shown in a 3. 5" pot. Important Shipping Information PLANTS ARE SHIPPED BARE ROOT If you want me to send

Strong light gives the strongest color but don't let it sunburn in hot summer sun

rigidissimus or E

but don't keep it wet either as it is a succulent)

but most are in the middle

just avoid overwatering

Compare that to some Aeonium species with heads that can reach 2-3' wide and get several feet tall

It reminds me a lot of a melted candle

I will pack as carefully as possible but it is impossible not to wipe some of it off

In low light they are mostly green while in high light they are mostly brown

The upper surface is translucent with irregular veins

Needs good light to stay red but protect from hot afternoon sun

In the ground plants can get 10 feet or more tall but is more manageable sized in a pot