Plant Database
Octopus Agave
Agave vilmoriniana
The Octopus Agave lives up to its name with long, slender, twisting leaves that sprawl outwards like the arms of an octopus. Its distinctive, un-ague-like form is soft, green, and often spineless. It creates a sprawling, sculptural effect and produces a spectacular, tall, branching flower stalk. It's perfect for adding dynamic form and a tropical feel.
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Famous for its long, narrow, often twisting, light green leaves that create a sprawling, octopus-like form.
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Leaves are typically soft and lack sharp marginal spines (may have a small terminal spine).
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Monocarpic, producing a massive, candelabra-like flower stalk up to 15-20 ft tall.
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Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate more water than some desert agaves.
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Excellent as a large-scale groundcover on slopes or a specimen in tropical-themed xeriscapes.