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Agave univittata 'Quadricolor'
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor' |
| Common Name: | Quadricolor Century Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.6 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small, rosette-forming agave growing up to 0.3 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Lanceolate leaves have a yellow border and a middle band divided into 3 parts (the outer bands green and the inner band light green). The yellow border becomes red when the plant is grown in full sun. The leaf margin is armed with dark red spines. |
| Cultivation | This cultivar is drought tolerant, but grows faster under regular watering. Pot in well-drained soil and allow the soil to dry before re-watering. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Focal Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Red, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery, Thick |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (marginal) |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Spiny |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
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Others
| Master ID | 31462 |
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| Species ID | 5859 |
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