A cream band through the centre
Strong central variegation divides each leaf into a pale core and glaucous margins.
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Agave cv. Ouhi-Raijin variegata 8.5cm
Normal price
€14,00
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Agave cv. Ouhi-Raijin variegata
A botanical tattoo with a sharply drawn edge 💥
- Asparagaceae
- Cream central variegation
- Broad spoon-shaped leaves
- Dwarf Japanese selection
- Small marginal teeth
Agave cv. Ouhi-Raijin variegata forms a miniature yet commanding rosette, each broad spoon-shaped leaf carrying a cream to pale-yellow centre framed by blue-green margins. Brown marginal teeth draw the outline like fine graphic ink and add tension without obscuring the clean variegation.
The compact form resembles a tightly furled rose carved from stone and ivory, with symmetry that already feels complete at a young stage. It is a highly desirable collector agave for anyone drawn to uncommon Japanese selections, dramatic cream bands and architectural presence within an exceptionally small footprint.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
A stone-bud rosette
Broad concave leaves close into a compact, almost sculpted form.
A rare Japanese identity
This dwarf variegated selection circulates sparingly and carries strong collector appeal.
Why you’ll love it: it combines flawless miniature agave geometry, cream variegation and Japanese collector history in one small yet arresting rosette.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Show it alone in dark ceramic or natural terracotta finished with fine neutral gravel. A low viewing angle reveals the cream band, while open space around the rosette both protects and highlights the brown edges.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Agave victoriae-reginae — white lines and strict symmetry in a darker palette.
- Haworthia truncata — flat windows and a shared miniature collector sensibility.
- Ferocactus glaucescens — a glaucous globe echoing the agave margins.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright conditions with gentle sun; the cream band acclimates slowly.
Watering
Water deeply only after the mix has dried completely.
Variegated xerophyte
Dry air, strong ventilation and protection from frost or winter moisture.
Pets & children
Marginal teeth, the terminal spine and sap require careful placement.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide abundant brightness with gentle morning or late sun. Increase direct exposure very gradually because the cream band has less chlorophyll and scorches more readily.
Correct watering
Wait until the whole mix is dry and the pot feels light. Water at root level, allow complete drainage and keep the rosette centre dry.
Airflow and humidity
The dense form needs air between leaves. Avoid misting, moisture in the crown and contact with other plants that prevents rapid drying.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
It grows with warmth and long days but remains slow because of its dwarf form and variegation. In winter keep it bright, protected and distinctly drier.
Substrate
Use a highly porous mineral cactus-and-succulent mix in a stable pot with unrestricted drainage. Do not cover the neck or lower leaf bases.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Slow growth needs gentle feeding. After fresh Sybasoil, wait; later apply diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus only while new central leaves are forming.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
A cultivated selection of Japanese origin
‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’ is a dwarf variegated selection associated with Japanese agave cultivation and does not occur in this form in nature.
It circulates under two species identities
In horticulture it is labelled under both Agave potatorum and Agave isthmensis. Morphology and specialist cultivation records more often place it in the A. isthmensis group.
The wild base is Mexican
Accepted Agave isthmensis is native to Oaxaca and Chiapas in Mexico. The exact breeder and date of the variegated cultivar are not documented in a primary record.
From natural habitat to care: Its Mexican base provides fleshy leaves and tolerance of seasonal drought, while cream variegation reduces photosynthetic area. The cultivar therefore needs abundant but carefully increased brightness, complete drying and exceptional airflow.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
The cream band lacks some chlorophyll
Reduced green pigment creates the strong contrast but lowers energy production in that tissue.
Variegation is maintained clonally
Offsets and other vegetative propagation retain the pattern far more reliably than seed.
Bud imprints form during growth
New leaves press against one another and may retain marks from neighbouring margins.
The rosette is monocarpic
As with other agaves, the main rosette completes its cycle after terminal flowering while offsets may continue the clump.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Is it Agave potatorum or Agave isthmensis?
The cultivar circulates under both names. Specialist cultivation records more often associate it with the A. isthmensis group.
02Why does the cream band scorch?
It contains less chlorophyll and protection than green tissue, so sun must be increased very gradually.
03When does it need watering?
When the mix is dry to the bottom and the pot feels noticeably light.
04Does it produce offsets?
Yes, mature rosettes can form side heads and develop into a small clump.
05Why are new leaves greener?
Pattern intensity can vary with new growth; strongly green offsets may represent reversion.
06Is it safe near children?
Not within easy reach. Marginal teeth, the terminal spine and irritating sap require distance.
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