{"product_id":"agave-cream-spikes","title":"Agave Applanata 'Cream Spikes'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAgave 'Cream Spike' (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAgave applanata\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a striking focal point to your collection with \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAgave 'Cream Spike'\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly sought-after miniature succulent known for its architectural beauty. This slow-growing cultivar forms a tight, symmetrical rosette of olive-green to powder-blue leaves, each edged with a broad, creamy-yellow margin and tipped with a dark brown terminal spine. Though the species is native to the rocky slopes of Mexico, this specific variegated clone traces its provenance to specialized nurseries in Japan before being introduced to the U.S. in the 1980s. Ideal for patio containers or rock gardens, 'Cream Spike' remains compact, typically reaching only 6–12 inches tall, making it a perfect choice for collectors with limited space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eClassification \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAgave applanata\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cream Spike'\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFamily:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSynonyms:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Often mislabeled in the trade as \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAgave parryi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cream Spike', \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAgave patonii\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata', or \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAgave parryi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 'Minima Variegata'.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This cultivar is of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003egarden origin\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (nursery selected). It was introduced to the U.S. trade by \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSan Marcos Growers\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in Santa Barbara, California. The plant stock was originally received from a collector in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eJapan\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1980s, where it was likely developed or selected for its variegation. While the species \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAgave applanata\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is native to Mexico (Veracruz and Puebla), this specific variegated clone is a horticultural product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange County Cactus","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":45525659713622,"sku":"45525659713622","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5877\/5382\/files\/94687059-281C-4B53-822F-F450C71A00AE.jpg?v=1786041421","url":"https:\/\/occactus.com\/products\/agave-cream-spikes","provider":"Orange County Cactus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}