{"product_id":"gave-potatorum-variegata","title":"gave potatorum ‘Variegata'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌵 Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave potatorum ‘Variegata’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(often sold as Kichiokan \/ variegated Butterfly Agave)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, slow-growing agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight rosette with \u003cstrong\u003ethick, triangular leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green leaves with \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy white variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e (sectoral\/banded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small reddish-brown marginal teeth and a short terminal spine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually 15–30 cm wide in pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solitary to slowly offsetting (variegates offset less)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plant’s \u003cstrong\u003echunky leaves, sharp margins, and creamy variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly point to \u003cem\u003eAgave potatorum variegata\u003c\/em\u003e rather than Echeveria or Aloe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e☀️ Care Guide (Best for Indian Climate)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright light to full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning sun is ideal; protect from harsh afternoon sun in peak summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood light keeps variegation strong and compact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater \u003cstrong\u003eonly when soil is fully dry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer: every \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter: every \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Overwatering = root \u0026amp; crown rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-draining is critical:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50–60% pumice \/ gravel \/ coarse sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20–30% garden soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10–20% compost or cocopeat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use a \u003cstrong\u003edrainage hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerracotta pots preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep slightly tight in pot for better form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal: \u003cstrong\u003e20–38°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat tolerant, but avoid water during cold \u0026amp; humid weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce in growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-nitrogen cactus\/agave feed (¼–½ strength)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌼 Flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers \u003cstrong\u003eonce in its lifetime\u003c\/strong\u003e (after many years)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall flower spike → plant slowly declines after blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffsets (pups)\u003c\/strong\u003e when available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet pups callous before planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed propagation not recommended for variegates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Common Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor drainage or excess watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun scorch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sudden exposure to strong summer sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully green pups may appear—remove if you want variegation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Collector Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated \u003cem\u003eAgave potatorum\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eslow, premium, and drought-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e—perfect for rock gardens, balconies, and high-end succulent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Succulents Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968199684149,"sku":"SKU0059","price":90.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2365\/9061\/files\/IMG_20230722_161750.jpg?v=1770619612","url":"https:\/\/succulentsmart.in\/products\/gave-potatorum-variegata","provider":"Succulents Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}