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Agave filifera ssp. schidigera
Maguey

A beautiful, compact species from northern Mexico where it grows at high elevations. It forms a dense, solitary rosette with up to 100 dark green, wide leaves that have white markings and marginal fibers. The Maguey tolerates moderate to severe freezes.

 
 

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Seeds from this species ...

...need up to 6 months to sprout.
I have 1 agava filifera in my cold house, but outside in summer (dry, up to 35 °C). can I leave it ouside in our whet winters with a lot of rain and whet snow sometimes. min temperatures reaching -10 °C 3 - 5 times a winter early in the morning, location : switzerland, 500 m above sea level, 47 ° north,6 ° east. climate zone 8 ( 7 every 20 years) following arnold arboretum boston.
Submitted on 05/08/2004 by René Roth rr.roth@gmx.net

...very easy to germinate and need up to 1 month to sprout.
seeds were covered in moist peat moss in strong sunlight and the temperature was about 90-100°F(30-40°C). Almost every seed sprout after 3 weeks...they are growing very slowly.
Submitted on 29/04/2004 by Jón Ágúst Erlingsson johnny13@torg.is

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Ratings and comments reflect individual experiences and the views of our visitors. They do not necessarily describe the most appropriate methods, nor are they necessarily valid for all seeds or plants of this species. Germination and plant cultivation success depends on many different factors; nevertheless, these experiences will hopefully aid you in your effort to get the best germination results from our seeds and the best growth results from your plants.

 
       
 
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