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Agave titanota 13cm

Name: Agave titanota 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Agtitanota13cm
Price: 14.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

€17,00

€14,90

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Succulent · Asparagaceae · Bone-edged collector rosette

Agave titanota

Beautiful, slow and a little dangerous 😏

Family: Asparagaceae · Pot diameter: 13 cm · Height: 20cm

Asparagaceae
Broad grey-green leaves
Thick white margins
Bold tooth imprints
Collector Mexican species

Agave titanota has genuine sculptural power: broad grey-green leaves build a dense rosette framed by thick, almost bone-white margins. Dark teeth and their embossed bud imprints give every leaf an individual signature, as though each had been carved by hand.

Slow development preserves a compact premium presence for years, while the species’ strong natural variability makes every plant subtly different. It is an exceptional collector choice for anyone seeking a disciplined, dramatic rosette that stands alone like a living design object.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Bone-white edging

Thick pale margins frame the leaves and create an instantly recognisable silhouette.

Imprints that record growth

Teeth from neighbouring leaves leave marks as the rosette opens, recording its development.

Natural collector variability

Leaf width, margins and teeth vary between individuals, creating unique character.

Why you’ll love it: it combines heavy bone-white lines, dramatic imprints and natural variability in an agave with unmistakable collector presence.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it alone in dark ceramic, natural stone or raw terracotta with clear space around the rosette. Choose a secure position away from traffic so the edges can be appreciated without contact.

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.

Astrophytum myriostigma — smooth pale geometry against the heavy margins.
Curio repens — low blue foliage continuing the cool palette.
Euphorbia polygona — ribbed vertical form with a compatible dry rhythm.

Care at a glance

Light

Full sun or very intense brightness after slow acclimation.

Watering

Water deeply only when the entire mix is dry and the pot feels light.

Collector agave

Warmth, open airflow and protection from prolonged frost or winter wetness.

Pets & children

Strong teeth, terminal spine and irritating sap; wear gloves and keep it out of reach.

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 maximum brightness and several hours of sun, increasing exposure gradually after relocation or winter. This keeps leaves broad, closely set and clearly glaucous.

Correct watering

Wait until the mix is dry to the bottom and the pot feels distinctly lighter. Water deeply around the edge, allow immediate drainage and do not leave moisture in the centre.

Airflow and humidity

The dense rosette needs open airflow so leaf bases dry rapidly. Avoid misting and positions where rain or irrigation pools in the crown.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Warm conditions bring slow new growth, while cool weather reduces the rhythm sharply. Keep it drier in winter and protected from the combination of cold and rain.

Substrate

Use a highly mineral, rapidly draining mix with pumice, lava or coarse grit. Keep the crown slightly high and avoid an oversized pot.

Feeding, repotting and handling

During active growth use diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus as directed, never during cool dormancy. Wrap the rosette in folded card and wear gloves when repotting.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

An accepted Mexican species

Kew accepts Agave titanota Gentry. Its native range is restricted to southwestern Puebla and northwestern Oaxaca, Mexico.

Published by Howard Scott Gentry

Gentry published the species in 1982 in his work on the agaves of continental North America. It is not a modern trade hybrid.

Restricted and threatened in the wild

The IUCN assesses it as Endangered. Plants in trade should be nursery-propagated; collector demand never justifies removal from the wild.

From natural habitat to care: Seasonally dry limestone country in Oaxaca and Puebla favours thick waxy leaves, strong radiation and immediate drainage. In a pot this translates into abundant sun, a high mineral fraction and clear full-drying cycles.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Imprints form in the bud

Young leaves are tightly packed, so teeth press into neighbouring leaves and leave lasting lines.

The rosette is monocarpic

After many years the main rosette flowers once and completes its cycle, investing energy in a large flowering axis.

CAM limits moisture loss

Stomata open mainly at night, when temperatures are lower and evaporation is reduced.

Teeth are highly variable

Even within the species, tooth length, margin thickness and colour vary markedly between individuals and ages.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01Is it a wild species or horticultural hybrid?

It is an accepted Mexican wild species with a restricted range in Puebla and Oaxaca.

02Why does each Agave titanota look different?

The species is naturally variable in leaves, teeth and margins, with age and exposure adding further differences.

03When does it need watering?

When the mix is dry throughout and the pot feels lighter. Water deeply and allow immediate drainage.

04What light does it need?

Very intense brightness to full sun after slow acclimation. Abrupt change may scorch the glaucous surface.

05What changes with the seasons?

It grows slowly in warmth; reduce moisture drastically in cool weather and avoid winter rain.

06Is it safe near walkways?

No. Teeth and the terminal spine can injure, while sap may irritate. Place it securely away from children and animals.

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Agave titanota 13cm

Agave titanota 13cm

Agave titanota

What makes it stand out

Bone-white edging

Imprints that record growth

Natural collector variability

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Collector agave

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted Mexican species

Published by Howard Scott Gentry

Restricted and threatened in the wild

Imprints form in the bud

The rosette is monocarpic

CAM limits moisture loss

Teeth are highly variable

Frequently asked questions

Agave titanota 13cm — 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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