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Smooth Agave
Scientific Name: Agave desmetiana Jacobi
Synonym: Agave desmettiana, Agave ananassoides, Agave miradorensis, Agave regeliana
Family: Agavaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 9b-10 Frost Tolerance: Semi hardy in Phoenix to 25°F ( -4°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Resistant in Phoenix with some shade Sun Exposure: Full sun to shade Origin: In cultivation only, maybe from Sinaloa (Mexico), maybe from Cuba Growth Habits: Clumping succulent rosette, up to 3 feet in diameter each (90 cm). Watering Needs: Moderate to little water Propagation: Offsets, seeds, bulbils

Blooming Habits:
The pale yellow flowers of the Agave desmettiana are organized in a 8 to 10 feet tall panicle (2.5 to 3 m). They come generally on plants older than 8 years.

References:
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants: A gardener guide

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