Variegated Butterfly Agave - Agave potatorum 'Kissho Kan'

This succulent is a variegated version of Agave potatorumGo to butterfly agave potatorum. Agave 'Kissho Kan' has green and white fleshy leaves with a pointed red dwarf shape which makes it more adorable. A native of Mexico, this winter-dormant plant reaches up to 2 feet in height and belongs to the Asparagaceae family.

Growth Rate

The Agave potatorum variegated is slow-growing.

Flowering

Beautiful purple or pink-colored flowers bloom in the season of Late autumn to winter.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

This lovely plant needs to be watered frequently every 4 to 5 days during the first month or two. Once it is rooted properly, water it 2 to 3 times in the summer. Avoid overwatering.

Soil

Butterfly plants need well-drained soil including gravelly or sandy. Avoid heavy clay as it will destroy the succulent.

Hardiness

Agave ‘Kissho Kan’ belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11b and has a frost tolerance of -4° C (24.8° F).

Light

This unusual plant needs partial sunlight to grow properly.

Propagation

The best method to propagate this houseplant is through offsets or by collecting seeds from the flowers.

Agave potatorum variegated ‘Kissho Kan’ is a perfect choice for an apartment or garden. If you don’t want to work much on plants then it is the ​​perfect choice for your balcony. ​