Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil – may need some protection in hot inland locations. Along the coast it is drought tolerant and likely will tolerate temperatures down to around 15°F.

This selection was first brought to our attention by Santa Barbara plantsmen Don and Dave Harris who noted it growing in a garden in Santa Barbara. We were later given plants by the astute local succulent gardener Alex Geremia and while we don't know the origins of this beautiful plant, we believe that this beautiful Agave is a selection of Agave salmiana var. ferox and we certainly know that those that see it are taken by its beauty. We have heard from other quite knowledgeable agavephiles that they think this plant is a form of Agave americana but we disagree – see more on this our Agave salmiana 'Medio Picta' controversy page. 

The information displayed on this page about Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Medio Picta' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We 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.