Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave
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About Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ is a highly ornamental variegated succulent prized for its compact symmetrical rosette and striking blue-grey foliage edged with creamy-yellow margins. The broad leaves are highlighted by distinctive reddish-brown terminal spines, creating exceptional colour contrast and architectural appeal throughout the year.
It performs best in full sun and free-draining soils, where the foliage develops its strongest colouration and compact form. Smaller and more refined than many Agave species, it is particularly suited to decorative containers, courtyard gardens, and feature planting. Once established, it requires very little supplemental watering and minimal maintenance.
They look excellent when used as specimen plantings, architectural gardens, rockeries, waterwise landscapes, and premium container displays where unique foliage colour and sculptural form are desired. The combination of variegation and compact growth habit makes it one of the most desirable collector Agaves.
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Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 40cm - 60cm
Mature Width: 50cm - 80cm
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave is expected to grow 10cm - 20cm per year under suitable conditions.
Frost Tolerance
Is Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave frost tolerant?
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Flowering Information
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ produces tall flowering spikes bearing clusters of yellow-green flowers on mature plants. Flowering typically occurs only after many years of growth and creates a dramatic architectural display, although the plant is primarily valued for its compact blue-grey foliage highlighted by creamy-yellow variegated margins and distinctive sculptural form.
Native Information
Is Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave an Australian Native? No
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave is Native to Cultivar selection of Agave potatorum, a species native to Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico.
Wildlife Value
Its mature flower spikes provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other beneficial pollinators when in bloom, supporting biodiversity within dry-climate and ornamental landscapes. The compact rosette structure can also provide sheltered microhabitats for beneficial insects within garden settings.
Sunlight Information
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poor soils, rocky sites and challenging landscape conditions provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as excess moisture can lead to root and crown problems. Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between watering once established to maintain healthy growth, foliage colour and long-term vigour.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Variegated Butterfly Agave
Genus: Agave
Botanical Species: potatorum cultivar
Family: Asparagaceae
Botanical Name: Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave is expected to grow 10cm - 20cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Ideal Conditions
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Drought Tolerance
As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Kichiokan Marginata Butterfly Agave shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through prolonged dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ produces tall flowering spikes bearing clusters of yellow-green flowers on mature plants. Flowering typically occurs only after many years of growth and creates a dramatic architectural display, although the plant is primarily valued for its compact blue-grey foliage highlighted by creamy-yellow variegated margins and distinctive sculptural form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
