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Agave 'Dragon Toes' 17cm

Name: Agave 'Dragon Toes' 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: AgavDragonToes17cm
Price: 30.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€39,90

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Agave 'Dragon Toes'

Low, tough and impressively dramatic 🐉

Family: Asparagaceae • Pot diameter: 17cm • Height: 30cm

Asparagaceae Evergreen Full sun Minimal watering Compact rosette

Agave 'Dragon Toes' is a striking, compact agave with thick glaucous-green to blue-grey leaves, strong bud imprints from rosette development and dark spines that highlight its sculptural form. Its look is strict, clean and highly architectural: each leaf seems placed with precision, creating a symmetrical rosette with strong texture and a powerful presence. The name 'Dragon Toes' fits perfectly with the characteristic leaf tips and bold markings, without making the plant feel visually excessive. It is ideal for large pots, sunny balconies, rock gardens and dry-style compositions where a low-maintenance plant with clean form, resilience and premium character is needed.

Light

☀️ Full sun

Needs plenty of light for a compact rosette and clean colour.

Watering

💧 Minimal

Water only when the substrate has dried well.

Substrate

🧱 Very well-draining

Mineral mix for cacti and succulents.

Form

🐉 Sculptural rosette

Thick leaves, dark spines and strong bud imprints.

What makes it special

🐉 Thick glaucous-green leaves with strong bud imprints and bold texture.
🌿 Compact, symmetrical rosette with a clean architectural look.
✨ Ideal for pots and dry-style compositions with a premium, structured aesthetic.

Ideal use

🪴 In a pot on a sunny balcony, courtyard or entrance.
🌵 In a rock garden or composition with cacti and succulents with similar needs.
☀️ As a single statement plant in a very bright position with excellent drainage.

Where to place it

Place it in full sun or a very bright position, with gradual acclimatisation if the plant has been kept in a more protected environment. Agave 'Dragon Toes' needs fast-draining substrate and a pot with excellent drainage, because constant moisture around the roots is the main risk. Outdoors, it works beautifully on sunny balconies, in rock gardens, low dry-style plantings and positions with stone or gravel. Indoors, it can only be kept in a very bright spot, close to a window with plenty of natural light.

Plant pairings

With cacti and succulents that need full sun, well-draining substrate and sparse watering, so the composition follows one shared care rhythm.
With low Echeveria, Graptopetalum and small Aloe, for contrast between the strict rosette and softer leaf forms.
With grey-green, bluish or silver-toned plants, so the colour of the agave sits within a calm, mineral palette.

Composition goal: strict geometry, low water needs and clean texture contrast in a pot, balcony or rock garden.

Origin of the variety click to read

Taxonomic history: Agave 'Dragon Toes' belongs to the genus Agave, within the family Asparagaceae. In ornamental trade it is grown as a smaller, compact selection with a dense rosette, glaucous-green leaves and strong bud imprints created as the leaves overlap during growth.

Place & group origin: Agaves are naturally linked with drier, bright environments of the Americas, where water storage in the leaves, protection from intense sun and tolerance of dry periods are key evolutionary traits. This adaptation explains the need of 'Dragon Toes' for strong light, fast drainage and limited watering.

Naming: The name 'Dragon Toes' refers to the look of the thick leaves, the pronounced bud imprints and the dark tips that resemble dragon claws or toes. It is a descriptive name that fits the tough, sculptural aesthetic of the variety.

Variety character: 'Dragon Toes' stands out for its smaller, more controlled growth and symmetrical rosette. Its ornamental value lies in the leaf texture, the strong imprints and the fact that it works as a small architectural plant without needing much space.

1) Light: Place it in full sun or a very bright position. If moved into strong outdoor sun, acclimatise gradually to avoid stress marks on the leaves.

2) Watering: Water sparsely and only when the substrate has dried well. In winter, watering should be reduced significantly.

3) Safety: Handle with care. The tips and marginal spines are sharp, while agave sap may irritate the skin.

🔎 Detail	Information
🌿 Scientific name	Agave 'Dragon Toes'
🪴 Pot/Size	17cm • height 30cm
☀️ Light	Full sun to very bright position, with gradual acclimatisation to strong sun.
💧 Watering	Minimal to sparse, only when the substrate has dried well.
🧱 Substrate	Very well-draining cactus and succulent mix, with mineral materials and fast drying.
🐉 Foliage	Thick glaucous-green to blue-grey leaves, with strong bud imprints and dark spines.
📏 Growth	Compact, slow to moderate growth in a symmetrical rosette.
🚫 Toxicity	The sap may be irritating and the spines are sharp; caution is needed around children and pets.

Tip 💡 Avoid repotting it into an oversized pot. Agaves prefer a pot that dries relatively quickly, because a large volume of wet substrate increases the risk of root problems.

Did you know? 🤔 Many agaves flower once after many years and then the main rosette completes its cycle. Until then, their ornamental value lies in the geometry, texture and strict form of the leaves.

Why you’ll love it info

🐉 It has a strong sculptural form with thick leaves and bold bud imprints.
🌿 It stays compact and works beautifully in pots and smaller spaces.
☀️ It loves sun and fits perfectly in dry-style plantings.
✨ It gives a premium, architectural look without needing frequent care.

Greenleaf for plant geeks — scientific facts nobody asked for 🧠 geek

🧬 Agave 'Dragon Toes' belongs to the agaves, plants with fleshy leaves that store water and tolerate dry periods.
🐉 The strong bud imprints on the leaves are created by leaf-to-leaf contact while the rosette develops tightly in the centre.
☀️ Strong light helps maintain a more compact rosette and clean glaucous-green tones.
💧 Excess moisture is more dangerous than a short dry period, because the fleshy tissues and roots do not like constant water retention.

How much light does it need? light

It needs full sun or a very bright position. If moved from a protected space into strong outdoor sun, acclimatisation should be gradual.

When should I water it? water

Water only when the substrate has dried well. In winter, watering should be much less frequent, especially if the plant is kept in a cooler spot.

Is it good for a pot? container

Yes, it is excellent for a pot, as long as it has excellent drainage, a very bright position and substrate that does not stay permanently wet.

Does it need careful handling? safety

Yes. The spines are sharp and agave sap may irritate the skin. Handle it with gloves and place it where it will not be touched easily.

🔎 Note: Due to the natural diversity of plants, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo. Shape, size or colour may vary depending on the season, growing conditions and the natural character of each plant.

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Agave 'Dragon Toes' 17cm

Agave 'Dragon Toes' 17cm

Agave 'Dragon Toes'

Light

Watering

Substrate

Form

What makes it special

Ideal use

Where to place it

Plant pairings

Agave 'Dragon Toes' 17cm — Care & Tips

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