{"product_id":"agave-potatorum-3-pot","title":"Agave Potatorum - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave potatorum, the Butterfly Agave, is a small, refined succulent from Mexico cherished for its loose, urn-shaped rosette of broad, soft blue-grey leaves edged with ornamental reddish-brown teeth and a flexible terminal spine. The undulating leaves and elegant form give it a butterfly-like appearance, making it one of the most decorative compact agaves. It stays around 30-45 cm across and grows slowly. After many years it produces a tall branched flower spike, then the parent rosette dies, leaving offsets. Slow, drought-tolerant and very ornamental, it is a prized specimen for pots and rock gardens in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico (Oaxaca, Puebla)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-45 cm (rosette)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft blue-grey leaves with reddish teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow-green tinged red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce at maturity (many years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA 9-11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light to full sun; light shade in fierce heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought tolerant; water only when soil is dry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, very free-draining succulent soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 18-38C; protect from frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; dislikes damp, humid air.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; little or none required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove dried lower leaves only.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 3-4 years due to slow growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom offsets or seed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave snout weevil, scale, mealybugs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSap irritant; spine can prick.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA choice ornamental specimen for decorative pots, rock gardens, gravel beds and refined succulent collections, valued for its sculptural butterfly form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India grow it in bright light to full sun in very gritty soil and keep it dry; give light afternoon shade in the hottest plains and shelter it from monsoon rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Agave potatorum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater only when the soil is completely dry, and then sparingly. It is drought-tolerant and rots quickly if kept too wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright light to full sun suits it best, though light afternoon shade helps in the fiercest plains heat to prevent scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sap can irritate skin and the terminal spine can prick, so keep pets and children away and avoid ingestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die after flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is monocarpic; after many years it flowers once on a tall branched spike and the parent rosette then dies, leaving offsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetach the offsets that appear at the base, let the cut ends callous for a few days, then plant in gritty, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best agaves for containers thanks to its compact size and slow growth; use a free-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the base or crown going soft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is usually rot from overwatering or trapped moisture. Water at the base, use gritty soil and shelter it from heavy monsoon rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt stays compact, typically around 30-50 cm across, which makes it ideal for pots and small rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndoors or outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best outdoors in bright sun, but tolerates a very bright spot indoors for short periods given strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little. It thrives in lean soil; minimal or no feeding keeps the rosette tight and well coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256037310710,"sku":"PLT-AGAVEPOTATOR-P03-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/lmuxC5a4AXRjmx1MD0c0kYgCd3Yt6U9Uh1gvh2Qs.png?v=1783919975","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/agave-potatorum-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}