Agave Mapisaga var. Lisa
Common Name: Maguey Lisa
Agave
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Agave mapisaga var. lisa, or Maguey Lisa, is a large and fast-growing agave valued for pulque and its derivatives. It is noted for its exceptionally high reproductive rate, producing numerous hijuelos and seeds, and for its potential as a high-Brix agave if carefully farmed. This variety adapts well across California and is considered a strong candidate for both traditional uses (aquamiel, pulque) and modern applications like biofuels and fiber products.
Plant Details
- Type
- Agave
- Native Region
- Querétaro, Mexico
- Mature Size
- 10–14 ft wide, 5–9 ft tall
- Growth Rate
- Very fast; matures in 5–10 years from a 3–5 gallon plant in the field
- Where Excelled
- All of California where temperatures remain above 15°F
- Watering
- Low to High; can be dry-farmed after the first year or irrigated heavily to boost hijuelo production
- Reproduction
- Produces up to 30 hijuelos per year on established plants; seed production 25,000+ per stalk; no bulbils naturally, though can be induced
- Sugar Content
- 34 Brix (based on 2 samples); likely candidate for 40+ Brix under optimal farming conditions
- Uses
- Aquamiel & pulque, Alcohols (pulque distillates, agave spirits, brandy, vodka), Biofuels (ethanol, hydrogen, methane), Fiber products (insulation, textiles, sandals), Landscaping
- Available Sizes
- 4–7”+ hijuelos, $5–7 each
- 10 pack, $70 + $15 shipping
- 25 pack, $150 (free shipping)
- 50 pack, $250 (free shipping)
- 100 pack, $450 (free shipping, unavailable as of 9/21)
- Pest Resistance
- Aphids: Low to Medium
- Cochineal: Medium
- Whitefly: Medium
- Mites: Low to Medium
- Deer: Low
- Coyotes: Medium to High
- Rabbits/Jackrabbits: Low
- Pigs/Wild Pigs/Warthog: Very Low
- Rodents (ground squirrel, gopher, etc.): Medium to High
- Climate Observations
- Established plants tolerate 15–120°F; plants under 1 year excel if kept between 25–110°F
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