Butterfly Agave
NameButterfly Agave
Species NameAgave potatorum
Common NameButterfly Agave
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresshort stem, hidden by leaves, succulent
Foliage Typesucculent
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesDistinctive rosette form, sharp leaf spines, drought-tolerant, monocarpic life cycle.
Description
This specimen features a dense rosette of thick, succulent, blue-green leaves, each tipped with a sharp, dark spine and serrated edges. Its robust form suggests a hardy desert plant, presented here within the conceptual framework of a bonsai.
