{"product_id":"agave-pygmaea-dragon-toes","title":"Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes': Miniature Blue Agave","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.shopify-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.shopify-table th,\n.shopify-table td {\n  border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n  padding: 8px;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n.shopify-table th {\n  background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🐉 \u003cstrong\u003eAgave ‘Dragon Toes’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight:400;\"\u003eCompact Dark Agave with Deep Red Edges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave ‘Dragon Toes’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly collectible agave prized for its compact size, dark green foliage, and dramatic deep red to burgundy leaf margins. The thick, triangular leaves form a tight, sculptural rosette with a bold, almost reptilian appearance—hence the name. Its refined scale and intense coloration make it a standout accent plant in high‑design landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/water-wise-plants\"\u003ewater‑wise landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAgave ‘Dragon Toes’\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers strong visual impact with minimal maintenance. Its small footprint makes it ideal for containers, rock gardens, courtyards, and front‑of‑bed plantings where texture and color contrast are key design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Characteristics of Agave ‘Dragon Toes’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDragon Toes Agave\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEvergreen succulent\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDark green leaves with deep red margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCompact, symmetrical rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDramatic leaf color, compact size, architectural form\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size and Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 ft\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2 ft\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgave ‘Dragon Toes’ maintains a tight, low‑growing rosette with thick, sculpted leaves that hold their shape over time. Its restrained size makes it especially valuable for container plantings and small‑scale landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in warm, dry climates and tolerates light frost once established. Best performance occurs in full sun with excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation and Care for Agave ‘Dragon Toes’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade (best color in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWell‑drained soil; sandy or rocky soil preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVery low; allow soil to dry completely between watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMinimal; remove spent leaves only if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Use and Benefits of Agave ‘Dragon Toes’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Striking accent plant with bold, sculptural appeal\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ideal for modern, desert, and \n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/water-wise-plants\"\u003ewater‑wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Excellent for containers, rock gardens, and courtyards\u003cbr\u003e\n• Pairs beautifully with stone, gravel, and lighter‑colored succulents\u003cbr\u003e\n• A standout specimen within curated \n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent collections\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily grown for foliage and form; mature plants may eventually send up a flowering stalk that attracts pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePest and Disease Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgave ‘Dragon Toes’ is very resilient when planted correctly. Potential considerations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Root rot in poorly drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\n• Cosmetic damage from prolonged frost\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sensitivity to overwatering\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent drainage and conservative watering are essential for long‑term health and vibrant coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Bonte Farm","offers":[{"title":"1-gal","offer_id":45362045321451,"sku":"GADT1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-gal","offer_id":46025436070123,"sku":"GADT3","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/2483\/8123\/files\/Agave-_-pygmaea-_Dragon-Toes_-My-Store-189586147.jpg?v=1776656141","url":"https:\/\/bontefarm.com\/fr\/products\/agave-pygmaea-dragon-toes","provider":"Bonte Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}