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Growing Info

Scarification: None required, soaking the seed for 24h is optional.

Stratification: none required

Germination: Use a very well draining medium containing coarse sand, perlite, peat, coco fiber or a similar medium. Surface sow the seed and cover lightly with a thin layer (1-2mm or the thickness of the seed) of sand. Gently mist the medium to settle the seed without displacing them. Do not cover pots/sowing trays with plastic or glass. Ideal temps are 75-90F during the day and 60-70F during the night. Germination should take place within a couple of weeks.

Other: Once seedlings have a few true leaves and are large enough to handle (usually a few months in), pot them individually into small pots with a well-draining succulent mix. Keep in a bright light environment and once established in the new pots, they should be able to take full sun.

Native to: Mexico

Native

Introduced

Agave schidigeraAgave schidigera

Thread-leaf Agave

In Stock: 0.25 lb (Total:0.25lb)

Agave schidigera

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

222,460

Quantity:

0.25 lb

Collected in:

Mexico

Crop year:

2025

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Item ID:

1837885

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: None required, soaking the seed for 24h is optional.

Stratification: none required

Native to: Mexico

Native

Introduced

Discover the captivating beauty of Agave schidigera, Thread-leaf Agave, a stunning succulent native to the diverse landscapes of western and central Mexico. With its striking resemblance to Agave filifera, this unique gem stands out with a distinctive, single-headed rosette formation. Its elegant 2 to 2.5-foot wide rosettes showcase an array of dark green, sword-like leaves adorned with ornamental curling threads. A true marvel, Agave schidigera flourishes in both garden and indoor settings, thanks to its compact size and frost resistance, thriving in Zone 8 (as low as 10˚F).

Witness nature’s splendor as mature Agave schidigera produces a magnificent unbranched flower spike, soaring up to 12 feet high and brimming with pale yellow or dark purple flowers. Monocarpic by nature, this agave blooms once after 20-25 years, offering an awe-inspiring floral spectacle before gracefully concluding its life cycle. Embrace the timeless elegance of Agave schidigera in your landscape, where it can bask in full sun, endure reflected heat, and serve as an eye-catching accent piece with its symmetrical form and robust charm.