The king Ferdinand Agave is a smooth, spineless agave with olive-green leaves. This palm is very slow growing, taking up to 20 years to reach maturity. Once at maturity the palm will bloom only once, sending up a large flowering spike that is topped with beautiful yellow flowers.
Agave nickelsiae (King Ferdinand Agave)
Agave nickelsiae
King Ferdinand Agave
The king Ferdinand Agave is a smooth, spineless agave with olive-green leaves. This palm is very slow growing, taking up to 20 years to reach maturity. Once at maturity the palm will bloom only once, sending up a large flowering spike that is topped with beautiful yellow flowers.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 2ft |
| Spread | 2-3ft |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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