{"product_id":"agave-striata-ssp-falcata-fine-leaf-desert-agave","title":"Agave Striata Ssp. Falcata – Fine‑Leaf Desert Agave","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin-flowered Agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgavaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgave striata ssp. falcata is a striking, grass-like agave native to the dry slopes of northeastern Mexico. It grows as a compact, fountain-shaped cluster of numerous slender, slightly curved blue-green leaves, each ending in small dark spines. Reaching 60–75 cm in height and width, mature plants often produce offsets that form attractive colonies. Its fine, reed-like foliage offers a delicate, airy appearance uncommon among agaves, with silvery hues developing under full sun. After several years, a tall 2–3 m flower spike emerges, bearing yellow-green blooms that attract pollinators; the main rosette then dies, but offsets ensure continued growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgave\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave Geminiflora is a very nice looking small plant that can work very well in containers in small spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":47809414332610,"sku":"BXLIY 7992102158527","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/Agave_striata_ssp_falcata.jpg?v=1781502953","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/agave-striata-ssp-falcata-fine-leaf-desert-agave","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}