Verschaffelt agave (Agave potatorum) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Verschaffelt agave or toper’s agave.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Verschaffelt agave, toper’s agave
Scientific name: Agave potatorum
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Sub-tropical
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Verschaffelt agave (Agave potatorum) – Arpingstone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Verschaffelt agave (Agave potatorum) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
