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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Synonyms: ['Tower', 'Tower of Babel'] |
| Height: 1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Agave titanota 'Lanky Wanky' - A curious agave that has a tight rosette of green leaves with large pale teeth along a brown margin at the tip of an ever elongating stem that retains its lower leaves. Grows upright at first but lays over under its own weight unless staked. We have had this curious plant for over 10 years and never seen it bloom but find its leaves and growth form strangely attractive. The elongated stems with leaves makes it look a bit more like a large vicious Haworthia or Astroloba then it does an agave. We originally got this plant from John Bleck as "Agave parrasana (crested form) and he had received it from succulent grower Mike Buckner (AKA The Plant Man). The original plant was crested but our cutting did not retain the crested growth habit but instead had this bizarre elongating stem. Though originally associated with Agave parrasana, neither the parent or our plants appear to be from this species and looks to be more akin to the Agave titanota form usually called FO-076 for the Felipe Otero collection. This plant has also been called Agave titanota 'Tower' and A. titanota 'Tower of Babel'.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Agave titanota 'Lanky Wanky'.
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