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Agave cantala
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Cantala; fibre
Family: Agavaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 150 to 330 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=100° (F)    Opt.Max=86° (F)
Opt.Min=63° (F)    Abs.Min=50° (F)
Precipitation: 39 to 79 (in.)
Winter Minimum:
Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: Light to medium textured soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright to clear
Comments:
Prefers soil of medium depth and high fertility. Adapted to wet tropical climate.
Diseases:
Pythium, Anthrachose
Uses:
Material - fiber
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Tropical-wet and dry
Geographical Origin:
Mexico, Southeastern Asia

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