Agave marmorata is an attractive succulent that forms a stemless, usually solitary rosette of convoluted, deeply serrated leaves with a pointed tip and sharp spines along the margins. The rosette slowly grows up to 6.6 feet (2 m) tall and 8.2 feet (2.5 m) in diameter. Leaves are dark green to blue-green, often with pale blue and gray-green stripes. They are up to 4.3 feet (1.3 m) long and 1 foot (30 cm) wide. Mature rosettes produce an up to 23 feet (7 m) tall flowering spike that bears clusters of golden yellow flowers. The rosette dies after flowering. Soil:...
Agave marmorata is an attractive succulent that forms a stemless, usually solitary rosette of convoluted, deeply serrated leaves with a pointed tip and sharp spines along the margins. The rosette slowly grows up to 6.6 feet (2 m) tall and 8.2 feet (2.5 m) in diameter. Leaves are dark green to blue-green, often with pale blue and gray-green stripes. They are up to 4.3 feet (1.3 m) long and 1 foot (30 cm) wide. Mature rosettes produce an up to 23 feet (7 m) tall flowering spike that bears clusters of golden yellow flowers. The rosette dies after flowering.
Soil: A. marmorata will tolerate most soils as long as they have good drainage, but its preference is sandy or rocky soil.
Hardiness: During the growing season, it likes warm temperatures, while in winter, when resting, this succulent enjoys cooler temperatures. A. marmorata can withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 �F (-3.9 to 10 �C), USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b.
Watering: From spring to fall, water thoroughly when the soil becomes dry. In winter, water sparingly about once a month. Plants in containers require more frequent watering than those in the ground.
Fertilizing: Give your A. marmorata a small amount of fertilizer in the spring during the first two years. Established plants seem to take care of themselves.
Repotting: If you notice your A. marmorata becoming pot-bound, repot it with fresh soil in a new pot that is just slightly larger than the old one. Give the plant a week or so to readjust before you water it again.
