A cliff dwelling lithophyte native to the Chihuahuan Desert, our plants are from seed collected in Sta. Catarina, Nuevo Leon. Sometimes called the octopus Agave, because of its sinuous and curled, spineless, narrow leaves. An unusual aspect of this species is that it does not immediately die like most Agave species, after flowering. Eventually forms clusters of plants, attractive with their pale green leaves. Suited for full sun to partial shade. Needs good drainage.

A dwarf Agave with thick, very wide leaves that are narrower at the base, widening towards the tips and almost rounded on the ends with a long terminal spine. The leaf margins are deeply scalloped and bear moderate spines. This small form rarely exceeds 5 or so inches across in a very compact rosette. This clone has pale medio-picta type variegation.  Native to the desert interior of Oaxaca and Chiapas states of Southwestern Mexico in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Grows easy in full to part sun. Overwatering can cause the leaf tips to split.