{"product_id":"agave-desmettiana-quicksilver-plant","title":"Agave Desmettiana Quicksilver Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAgave desmettiana 'Quicksilver'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgavaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico (North America)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave Desmettiana ‘Quicksilver’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very striking rosette-forming Agave. \u003cspan\u003eThis agave is a new color variation of Agave desmettiana. Quick Silver is distinguished by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebold and wide center stripe of creamy grey color, and the edges are of a medium green.\u003c\/span\u003e It makes a stunning specimen plant with the graceful 2 feet long leaves, which curve upward and then out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mother plant will die after flowering, but new suckers from below the rosette perpetuate the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgaves need full sun and gritty soil that percolates easily. They can even do quite well when potted but use an unglazed clay pot that will allow evaporation of excess moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater needs are moderate to light depending upon the heat of the season but the Cactus should be allowed to dry out before irrigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn growing season they benefit from the application of a granulated time release fertilizer that will provide nutrient to the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nAgave desmettiana 'Quick Silver' does great in containers or in the ground. This species grows on rocky outcrops, in grasslands or pampas, on plains and walls.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":47809426424002,"sku":"BXLIY 7230930583743","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/agavedesmettianaquicksilver.jpg?v=1781503107","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/agave-desmettiana-quicksilver-plant","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}