Agave potatorum 'Eye Scream'

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Agave potatorum 'Eye Scream'

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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".

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The name of this plant is Agave potatorum cv. 'Eye Scream'. ::wink::

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Re: Agave potatorum 'Eye Scream'

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Is this Agave potatorum given how profusely it's pupping in the photo? (Is it actually a variegated isthmensis? given the pupability of it).

Are there any more recent pictures of the plant above?
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Re: Agave potatorum 'Eye Scream'

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We all scream for that. Nice.
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