Agave isthmensis Mesemb It is a winter grower

It is a winter grower so give it more moisture in the cooler months and hold back on the water in the summer

When young it grows like a regular green cactus

These plants are on their own roots

The spines are small but attractively arranged

Agave isthmensis Mesemb It is a winter growerAgave isthmensis Family: Agavaceae. One of the smallest of all Agaves. The leaves are gray green with brown pointed tips. The offsets form in the bases of the lower leaves so it forms a clump, unlike most Agaves that send out runners. The rosettes usually stay 8" diameter or less. Easy to grow. Can take temps into the low 20s, maybe even the upper teens. You will receive the plant shown in the images. Plant shown in a 4" pot. Important Shipping