Agave parryi is a winter-dormant perennial succulent that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It has a common name, ‘Parry's agave or mescal’, and originates from Mexico. Each leaf of the plant is less than six inches and two to three inches wide. 

Growth Rate

The growth rate of the Agave parryi is slow.

Flowering 

The flowers bloom in yellow colors throughout the summer season.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

In summers, when the soil gets dry, water the plant but avoid excess watering otherwise, root rot can happen. Give a small amount of fertilizer in the spring season.

Soil

Agave parryi needs well-drained soil. Sandy or shallow rocky soil is also good for the plant.

Hardiness

The hardiness of Parry's agave is 9b to 11, with a frost tolerance of -20° F (-28.8° C).

Light

Being a desert plant, Agave parryi needs full sunlight to grow. It will not develop well indoors because of a lack of full exposure. 

Propagation

These plants are propagated through offsets or seeds. But through seeds, this variety takes longer to grow. So, it is better to grow through the offset technique.

Parry's agave is an adorable cactus plant that will surely make your garden attractive. The fleshy leaves of the plant are eye-catching.