{"product_id":"whales-tongue-agave-century-plant-agave-ovatifolia","title":"Whale's Tongue Agave \/ Century Plant (Agave ovatifolia)","description":"\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"mgyOoe_k\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Whale%E2%80%99s+Tongue+Agave\u0026amp;sca_esv=0693a25b4e112fe7\u0026amp;rlz=1C1CHZN_enUS968US968\u0026amp;biw=1532\u0026amp;bih=732\u0026amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7D_u9cEz_4YDnYcbX6HnDltUdlww%3A1774546699331\u0026amp;ei=C2_FaZLtE-2gqtsPhsHfkQ4\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiX8IDcjb6TAxV0nCYFHdMiH3YQgK4QegQIARAD\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=whale%27s+tongue+agave+care\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGXdoYWxlJ3MgdG9uZ3VlIGFnYXZlIGNhcmUyBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYigUYhgMyCxAAGIAEGIoFGIYDMgsQABiABBiKBRiGAzIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiJBRiiBEibEVDxDFiVEHACeAGQAQCYAVCgAYYCqgEBNLgBA8gBAPgBAZgCBqACtALCAgoQABhHGNYEGLADwgIOEAAY5AIY1gQYsAPYAQHCAhcQLhjcBhi4BhjaBhjYAhjIAxiwA9gBAcICBRAAGIAEmAMAiAYBkAYPugYGCAEQARgJkgcBNqAHhxeyBwE0uAefAsIHBTItNS4xyAclgAgB\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDNlHFynZc90JbPrMaltR_3z_NB_bSQMsfAt-IvyxgHsVz3R6be1xZAgzAPS4IFGCaGwzfYa8sLoyh3SanUC-R_JZoMAujAxCMmdFKeoBtPLqidG-Q8X7VznaaImkaDChsmmouZCTrMlO7t5NXErPfZ9y4DTopD7T71b5vG4lL7C6_Jj2BcB4yGn0yfJXLVoYgC80ksuDD7YgGcK-x_3o65qG-NlGdcFn_kyY6NIkqw-3MW9l3898hj97-guvfSJ6t5jzDmwfHlt4ipsr3FbSDp\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAw\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiX8IDcjb6TAxV0nCYFHdMiH3YQgK4QegQIARAD\"\u003eWhale’s Tongue Agave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Agave ovatifolia) is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent (Zones 7–11) requiring full sun, well-draining soil, and infrequent, deep watering. It \u003cspan\u003egrows 3-4 ft high and wide, thrives in poor soil, and needs protection from heavy winter moisture. Low-maintenance, it rarely requires fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKey Care Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"mgyOoe_y,mgyOoe_z\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=mgyOoe_x\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiX8IDcjb6TAxV0nCYFHdMiH3YQye0OegQIAhAB\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=mgyOoe_x\/C5gNJc;aria-label=mgyOoe_x\/bOjMyf;class=mgyOoe_x\/UpSNec\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"eed215e9-a8dc-4970-9148-575cd85b19ce\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun is ideal, though it can handle light afternoon shade in intense heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater deeply but infrequently. Once established, water roughly once a month in winter and weekly or bi-weekly during hot summer months, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRequires fast-draining, sandy, or rocky soil. It is susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHardy to approximately\u003cspan\u003e 5 degrees F \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e 10 degrees F \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003efor short periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot required, but a light application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can boost growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRemove dead or damaged lower leaves as necessary, but note that the sap can cause skin irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQCA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis agave typically does not produce offsets (\"pups\"), so it is mainly propagated by seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNative to the Nuevo León region in northeastern Mexico. It thrives in the mountainous, arid terrains of the Chihuahuan Desert at elevations between 3,700 and 7,000 feet. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNot a true Texas native.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclosures \u0026amp; Important Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe pull plants for you. Inspect plants before acceptance. No returns or exchanges once plants leave our possession\/property.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe mature plant is represented in website photos. The plant you receive will be in a stage of growth appropriate to its pot size. Photo colors may appear differently on various devices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping and delivery are not available. Pickup only, by appointment. Appointments are made during the checkout process. We guarantee the health of the plant only through the time of the scheduled appointment. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe allow multiple (but limited) appointments during the same time slot. We will assist you with your plant order based on a combination of your time of arrival and the time slot of your scheduled appointment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoupons that are valid for the Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center gift shop or admission are \u003cstrong\u003enot valid for plants or other items sold through the plant sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Native Texas Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":51382705586464,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":51382705619232,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":51382705652000,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 gallon","offer_id":51382705684768,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":51382705717536,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5658\/9088\/files\/Agave-ovatifolia-Whale-Tongue-Agave.webp?v=1774546982","url":"https:\/\/dcacplantsale.myshopify.com\/products\/whales-tongue-agave-century-plant-agave-ovatifolia","provider":"Plant Sale at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}