Agave Vilmoriniana, aka Amolé

Common Name: Octopus Agave, Agave Amolé
Agave
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Agave Vilmoriniana, or known by its indigenous name, Agave Amole, is a well adapted agave originally from Mexico. It has many uses, and is known as a high Bulbil producing agave.
Plant Details
- Type
- Agave
- Native Region
- Central Mexico
- Mature Size
- 4-10' Wide. 4-6' Tall.
- Growth Rate
- High. 4-6 years maturity
- Where Excelled
- Southern California, Coastal California, Mojave dessert
- Watering
- Low to high. High dry farming potential
- Reproduction
- Bulbing agave, 400-4000 bulbs per agave. No Hijuelo production, low seed production
- Sugar Content
- 28-36 Brix tested
- Uses
- Landscaping, Soap, Spirits, Bio Fuel, Fiber, Saponin
- Available Sizes
- 3.5-6" plants, $4 each, 50 for $3 each, 100+ $2 each
- Pest Resistance
- Aphids: High
- Deer: High
- Rodents: High
- Coyote: High
- Climate Observations
- Plants under 1 year, 20-105F. Plants above 1 year 9F-120F.
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Safety Notice: Many agave and cactus species have sharp spines—please handle with care when unpacking and planting.