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    1. Cornelius Agave
    Cornelius Agave in the nursery

    Cornelius Agave

    Agave americana 'Cornelius'

    • Cold & heat tolerant
    • Variegated Rosettes - Green & Creamy Yellow Edged
    • Full sun
    • Works in both desert & tropical landscapes
    Full Sun/Partial Sun
    Hardiness Zones:
    9 - 11

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    Aloe Vera is commonly known for its many medicinal uses, but it's also a fantastic specimen of native desert life that looks right at home in many landscapes.

    Sticks on Fire

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    Sticks on Fire

    Euphorbia tirucalli

    Fast becoming one of our most popular varieties, Sticks on Fire have an amazing coral structure and natural color, turning a bright fiery red in the winter.

    Lady's Slipper

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    Lady's Slipper

    Pedilanthus macrocarpus

    Ladys Slipper provide a great way to add color to any drought tolerant landscape! Use them as a living sculpture in any yard!

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    Variegated Century Plant

    Agave americana varigata

    Variegated Century Plants share the same growing traits with other Century Plants, but boast a yellow to cream white marginal variegation along the leaves.

    This dwarf agave is a bright unique addition to any landscape style. Plant in rock gardens, pots, borders, or as lower filler near and around palm trees, shade trees, desert trees, and more agave are sure to add a splash of color and brighten up your yard. Cornelius Agave is in the Agave americana species and similar to the variegated agave in appearance but much smaller in mature height and width.

    Agave americana 'Cornelius' are slower growers but extremely hardy handling down to 17 degrees F. Plant in full sun or filtered sunlight these agaves grow well in many different soil conditions and are to get established. Long leaves growing from the center of the plant reaching 18 long and 6 " wide are easily recognizable by the blue-green center and yellow-variegated outer leaf. Moon Valley Nurseries grows a large assortment of succulent plants and agaves and has been doing so for over 25 years. Stop into any of our locations and allow our expertly trained nursery pros to help you select the best succulents for your yard.

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    Emily K.

    "My husband and I have a small spot on our front porch that use to have a gum tree, but it was getting too big. Long story short, we took our the gum tree and replaced it with two of these Agaves and used black rock to help them accent the area. We achieved a super clean and modern look!"

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    Cornelius Agave in the nursery

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    Euphorbia tirucalli

    Fast becoming one of our most popular varieties, Sticks on Fire have an amazing coral structure and natural color, turning a bright fiery red in the winter.

    Lady's Slipper

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    Lady's Slipper

    Pedilanthus macrocarpus

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    Variegated Century Plant

    Agave americana varigata

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    Aloe Vera

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    Sticks on Fire

    Full Sun/Partial Sun

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    Lady's Slipper

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    Variegated Smooth Agave

    Agave desmettiana -v- marginata

    Variegated Smooth Agave have long dark green leaves contrasted by yellow edges that will curl upwards, giving it a tighter rosette style appearance.

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    Our Super Charged Moon Juice® is designed to maximize the nutrient intake and growth potential of all trees, palms, and plants.

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