Agave Titanota

🦊 Agave titanota is a compact, architectural agave from the limestone hills of Oaxaca, Mexico. Its dense rosette forms thick, powdery blue-green leaves with bold, jagged teeth that oxidize to charcoal along the margins—striking “white shark” silhouettes that read like sculpture on a patio or bright windowsill. Slow-growing and highly structural, it shines as a statement specimen in modern containers.
FLOWER DETAILS
Monocarpic: after many years, a tall bloom spike carries clusters of greenish-cream, tubular flowers loved by pollinators. The mother rosette dies after flowering, but plants often produce offsets (“pups”) that continue the clump.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
☀️ Light: Full sun outdoors; indoors, the brightest possible spot (south/west exposure).
💧 Water: Deeply but infrequently; let the mix dry completely between waterings. Drought-tolerant.
🌡️ Humidity: Prefers dry air; avoid persistently humid, stagnant spaces.
🪴 Soil: Very gritty, fast-draining cactus mix with extra pumice/perlite.
🏺 Potting: Use a wide, heavy pot with excellent drainage; repot every 3–4 years to refresh the mix.
🌱 Growth rate: Slow; forms a tight, symmetrical rosette over time.
🐾 Pet friendly: Mildly toxic if ingested; sharp spines—keep away from pets and pathways.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT?
Sculptural geometry, glaucous leaf color, and dramatic black-toothed margins give A. titanota gallery-piece presence. It asks for little, thrives on sun and neglect, and elevates minimal, desert, or contemporary plantings.
AT ORANGE’S HOME
At Orange’s Home, we deeply care for our plants and provide the best conditions for their growth — from light and watering to nutrition and pest care. Contact us if you’d like to know more about this plant.
 
Note: pot included