🌱 Morphology
  An agave of extraordinarily elegant habit that forms a dense, almost spherical, and normally solitary rosette, measuring about 60–90 cm in height and diameter. It can have between 100 and 200 leaves that are linear, narrow, and flexible, measuring approximately 40–60 cm in length and barely 5–8 mm wide. They are dark green to grey-green and arch gently in all directions, creating the appearance of a plant fountain. The margins are smooth, without teeth, and can develop numerous curly white filaments, although the number of these filaments varies considerably between specimens. Each leaf ends in a small rigid tip.

🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family
It is a species with a very localized distribution in Mexico, mainly in the state of Nayarit, where it grows in dry environments and scrublands, especially in rocky areas and open woodlands. It is found at approximately 650 to 1,950 m above sea level. Its restricted natural range has led to its classification as Vulnerable in the IUCN assessment.
 Family Asparagaceae · Subfamily Agavoideae · Tribe Agaveae 

❄️ Temperature · USDA Zone 9a
Tolerates minimum temperatures of up to −6 ºC for short periods and when the substrate is completely dry. Some horticultural sources report established specimens capable of occasionally withstanding temperatures close to −8 ºC, but there is considerable variability, and cold, wet conditions are particularly dangerous.

☀️ Lighting
Needs plenty of light, from direct sun to bright partial shade. Intense lighting keeps the rosette dense and promotes the formation of a compact structure, although during the hottest summers it may benefit from light protection during the middle of the day. A PAR radiation of 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ (DLI) is recommended.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Growth occurs mainly in spring and summer. During the active period, water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. In autumn, watering is gradually reduced, and during winter it is kept almost completely dry, especially when temperatures are low. Good drainage is essential to prevent the fleshy base from rotting.

🌸 Flowering
It is monocarpic and normally flowers only once before dying. Flowering may begin at approximately 10 years of age, although maturity depends on growing conditions. It produces a spectacular unbranched flower spike measuring about 3–5 m, with the flowers arranged in pairs—hence the epithet geminiflora, meaning “twin-flowered.” The flowers, measuring about 5–6 cm, are greenish or yellowish and may show reddish or purple hues. Flowering occurs mainly between late spring and summer. As it produces few offsets, reproduction by seed is particularly important.

🌿 Nutrition
During active growth, Desert CHOICE® Succulents is recommended, especially for its supply of assimilable potassium and calcium. Potassium helps regulate water and increases tissue resistance to stress, while assimilable calcium helps maintain firm leaves and a structurally resilient rosette. It is not recommended to routinely add a specific flowering fertilizer to agaves.

🪴 Pot
Gourmet black pot measuring 9x9 cm

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with a substrate enriched with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.

* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but these may also vary slightly because it is a living thing! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.