Agave Potatorum

Agave Potatorum is a striking and highly ornamental collector’s agave — a compact, symmetrical rosette of broad, blue-grey to grey-green leaves edged with dark reddish-brown teeth and tipped with a bold terminal spine. She is sculptural, dramatic and endlessly beautiful — one of the most sought-after compact agaves for collectors and garden designers alike.

Known as the Butterfly Agave for the graceful, wing-like curve of her broad leaves, Agave Potatorum is prized for her exceptional symmetry and striking colouring. Slow-growing and compact, she is perfectly suited to container displays and smaller garden spaces — a true showpiece that becomes more spectacular with every passing season.

Plant Information

Botanical Name
Agave potatorum

Leaf Colour
Blue-grey to grey-green with dark reddish-brown marginal teeth and a bold dark terminal spine

Form
Compact, symmetrical rosette — broad, short leaves with graceful wing-like curves and a bold architectural presence

Mature Size
50–70cm rosette diameter

Sunlight
Full sun to bright indirect light — thrives in hot, bright conditions

Watering
Deep, infrequent watering — extremely drought tolerant once established

Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix

Frost Tolerance
Light frost tolerant — protect below -5°C

Pot Size
Supplied in a 15cm pot

Important Notes

• Butterfly Agave: Named for the graceful, wing-like curve of her broad leaves — one of the most ornamental and symmetrical agaves available for collectors
• Sharp spines: Has sharp marginal teeth and a firm terminal spine — handle with care and position away from high-traffic areas and children
• Monocarpic: Like all agaves, she flowers once at the end of her life cycle, producing a spectacular flower spike before setting seed
• Delivery: Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant

Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.