Agave phillipsiana. Credit: Wendy Hodgson/Annals of Botany A new paper in the Annals of Botany reveals that researchers have found unaltered agave plant species cultivated by several early cultures ...
Saying succulents, including cacti, have a devoted fan base may be an understatement. That enthusiasm often borders on feverish, with many spending copious amounts of time and money to acquire exotic ...
If you want a garden that you will never, ever need to water, consider agaves. There are more than a hundred agave species and varieties available to gardeners in Southern California, so you will have ...
Some agave varieties can withstand temperatures as low as -20°F, making them suitable for colder climates. Agave plants typically require full sun and deep, infrequent watering for optimal growth.
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. The hunt for one of the world’s most precious plants begins at the base ...