Agave parryi var. truncata Astrophytum Regular pruning encourages lateral shoots

Regular pruning encourages lateral shoots

using them for support to reach better light exposure

this form stands out as a highly decorative yet compact aroid suited for collectors

Growth speed: Very slow

Agave parryi var. truncata Astrophytum Regular pruning encourages lateral shootsAgave parryi var. truncata Agave parryi var. truncata forms a rounded layered head of short blue grey leaves with broad squared off ends. Pale marks show where neighbouring leaves pressed together near the centre. Reddish brown teeth line the edges, and a sharp point projects from every wide tip. The plant may remain as one head for years before young rosettes appear around the base.