{"product_id":"agave-gypsofila-ivory-curl-maguey-tobala-variegado-copia","title":"Agave gypsofila 'Ivory Curl' | Variegated gypsum agave","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave gypsophila. Gentry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Slow-growing agave that forms an open rosette with a wavy, slightly curly appearance, which can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–100 cm in height and diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its leaves are \u003cstrong\u003elong, flexible, and arched, in \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egrayish-blue or turquoise green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a characteristic \u003cstrong\u003emarginal band \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eivory white or cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The edges have small, relatively blunt teeth, and the terminal spine is short and dark. The combination of wavy leaves and a light-colored margin gives this cultivar a very distinctive appearance compared to most agaves. It can produce offsets, although its growth is slow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wild species is endemic to southwestern \u003cstrong\u003eMexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, mainly \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColima, Guerrero, and Jalisco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It grows in rocky ravines and lowland tropical deciduous forests on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egypsum and limestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e outcrops, at altitudes of approximately 370 to 960 m. Its specific epithet, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egypsophila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, means precisely “gypsum-loving.” The ‘Ivory Curls’ cultivar is a variegated horticultural selection obtained in Australia, attributed to nurseryman Stan Walkley, and is not a form found naturally in its habitat. The species is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecritically endangered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Asparagales · Family Asparagaceae · Subfamily Agavoideae · Tribe Agaveae.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature · USDA Zone 9b\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tolerates approximate \u003cstrong\u003eminimum temperatures of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e−3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor short periods, provided the substrate is dry. It is sensitive to frost, which can damage the leaves and alter its ornamental appearance. It is recommended to protect it from intense cold and, especially, from the combination of low temperatures and humidity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt needs abundant light to maintain its compact form and highlight the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eivory variegation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the margins. A \u003cstrong\u003esunny or bright partial-shade position is recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e In very warm climates, it is advisable to avoid the most intense midday sun if it causes scorching. Recommended DLI: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth occurs mainly in spring and summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the warm months, it is recommended to water thoroughly and allow the substrate to dry out before watering again. Unlike other agaves from desert environments, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. gypsophila\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from seasonally dry tropical areas and benefits from some regularity in watering during active growth, although it does not tolerate waterlogging. In winter, watering should be reduced and the plant kept almost dry when temperatures drop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emonocarpic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species: the rosette dies after flowering. It produces a branched inflorescence approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 m tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with yellow flowers clustered in small umbels. In its natural habitat, it flowers mainly between February and June. The plant can produce offsets, which allow the cultivar to be maintained through vegetative propagation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, providing a balanced supply of potassium and bioavailable calcium. Potassium helps regulate water and improves stress resistance, while calcium contributes to the firmness and consistency of the tissues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge specimen in a 60 cm Tarrina pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with a substrate enriched with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Large specimen, 60 cm pot","offer_id":59416119771471,"sku":null,"price":315.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/camera-DC539C6C-FB18-4F69-BA57-513F73A7BB85.jpg?v=1793961407","url":"https:\/\/desertstore.es\/en\/products\/agave-gypsofila-ivory-curl-maguey-tobala-variegado-copia","provider":"DesertSTORE.es","version":"1.0","type":"link"}