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Products > Agave multifilifera 'Cardos Compacta'   Agave multifilifera 'Cardos Compacta'      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Green Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Agave multifilifera 'Cardos Compacta' (Dwarf Chahuiqui) This beautiful small plant has very compact rosettes of stiff dark green leaves that blush red and have white marginal fibers and wide prominent white markings. Plant in full sun to part shade with occasional to little irrigation. Hardy to 15F. This plant from seed purchased from Rare Palm Seeds who describe it as a "dream of a plant!" Presumably from near Cardos in Chihuahua in northwestern Mexico near where the states of Durango, Chihuahua and Sinaloa meet. Agave multifilifera is easily recognizable by it's white threads pulling from the margins of the leaves. It grows to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide as dense green rosettes. Full sun. Drought tolerant  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Agave multifilifera 'Cardos Compacta' .     [MORE INFO]