Grow in full sun to light shade in hot climates. Little irrigation is required in coastal gardens, but it is best to provide some supplemental irrigation in hotter inland gardens. It is cold hardy to at least 25 degrees.

Agave potatorum comes from the wide area in the semi-arid highlands, in altitudes between 4,000 and 7,000 feet in Puebla and Oaxaca, and as a result, the species is quite variable in form. This cultivar resembles a diminutive form of this species but unlike the solitary Agave potatorum, this cultivar clusters, leading some to think it a cultivar of Agave parryi or A. isthmensis - whatever its parentage, it sure is pretty.

There has also been considerable debate by succulent enthusiasts and nurserymen over the correct translation and spelling of the cultivar name. The first form we had was the variegated form which we listed for years as we received it, under the name 'Kichiokan Marginata', others tell us that the variegated form is actually 'Kissho Kan', which translates to "lucky crown" or "happy crown" and that this non-variegated plant is the true 'Kichiokan'. Very confusing for such an attractive plant! 

Information displayed on this page about Agave potatorum 'Kichiokan' is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.