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Agave isthmensis ‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’ 8.5cm

Name: Agave isthmensis ‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’ 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: AgavOuhiRaijin8.5cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€14,00

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Succulent · Asparagaceae · Dwarf variegated rosette

Agave isthmensis ‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’

A botanical tattoo with a sharply drawn edge 💥

Family: Asparagaceae · Pot diameter: 8.5 cm

Asparagaceae
Cream central variegation
Broad spoon-shaped leaves
Dwarf Japanese selection
Small marginal teeth

Agave isthmensis ‘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 cream band through the centre

Strong central variegation divides each leaf into a pale core and glaucous margins.

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

In your space

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.

Plant pairings

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

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

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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Agave isthmensis ‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’ 8.5cm

Agave isthmensis ‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’ 8.5cm

Agave isthmensis ‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’

What makes it stand out

A cream band through the centre

A stone-bud rosette

A rare Japanese identity

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Variegated xerophyte

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

A cultivated selection of Japanese origin

It circulates under two species identities

The wild base is Mexican

The cream band lacks some chlorophyll

Variegation is maintained clonally

Bud imprints form during growth

The rosette is monocarpic

Frequently asked questions

Agave isthmensis ‘Ouhi-Raijin Variegata’ 8.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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