Agave Potatorum cv. ‘Cameron Blue’
Common Name: Agave Cameron Blue, Agave Tobalá, Maguey Tobalá
Agave
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Agave ‘Cameron Blue’ is a cultivar of A. potatorum valued for rapid growth and abundant pup production. Unlike original A. potatorum, which relies on seed, this cultivar reliably produces hijuelos, making it favored for farming and landscaping. It is somewhat smaller than standard Tobalá, with tighter growth, and may revert genetically if propagated from seed.
Plant Details
- Type
- Agave
- Native Region
- Mexico
- Mature Size
- 2–3 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide (Original Tobalá~25% larger: 2–4 ft tall, 3–5 ft wide)
- Growth Rate
- Fast; matures in 4–6 years vs 6–8 years for original Tobalá
- Where Excelled
- Southern California, Central California, Northern (non-extreme) California; Coastal California; Arizona; New Mexico; Utah; Colorado; Florida; Texas; Oregon; Nevada
- Watering
- Low to High; dry-farmable on >3” rain, or irrigated for faster pup production
- Reproduction
- 10–70 hijuelos/year once established; 5–15,000+ seeds per stalk
- Sugar Content
- 27–35 Brix (small sample size; inconclusive)
- Uses
- Alcohol: aquamiel & distillates, pulque & distillates, agave wine, agave spirits, brandy, vodka, sanitizer production, Biofuels: ethanol, methane, hydrogen, Fiber: construction, packaging, ropes, insulation, textiles, sandals, Syrups & supplements, Carbon capture & bioremediation, Ornamental, Landscaping, Animal forage & silage
- Available Sizes
- 3.5-7” pup, 3.5–7” pup – $4–6 10 pack – $60 + $15 shipping (available) 20 pack – $100 + $15 shipping (unavailable) 40 pack – $160, free shipping (unavailable) 80 pack – $280, free shipping (unavailable)
- Pest Resistance
- Deer: Low
- Rodents: Medium
- Aphids/Weevil: Low to Medium
- Cochineal: Low
- Coyote: Low
- Rabbits/Jackrabbits: Low
- Common Plagues
- Aphids (overwatering), Whitefly (transplant from infected stock), Cochineal (from nearby infected agaves/cactus, worsened by overwatering), Mites (infected stock, overwatering)
- Climate Observations
- Best between 25–110°F; protect under 28°F and over 110°F in first year. Mature plants: 20–119°F, down to 10°F with tarp cover. Avoid high winds, extreme heat/cold for seedlings.
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