Agave mapisaga seeds grow into a very large pulque agave native to the subtropical highland biome of the central Mexican plateau (Hidalgo, Puebla, Mexico State, Tlaxcala), growing in dry scrub and cultivated for pulque production since pre-Columbian times. The name mapisaga derives from the indigenous (Nahuatl or related) name for this agave. One of the largest Agave: produces a massive rosette. Monocarpic. Family Asparagaceae.Full sun; well-drained soils; drought-tolerant; warm subtropical to cool highland conditions. Very large plant. 'Mapisaga' = indigenous name (Nahuatl or related language); very large pulque agave; pre-Columbian cultivation Very large/massive rosette; pulque production; central Mexican plateau; pre-Columbian heritage; monocarpic Central Mexican plateau (Hidalgo, Puebla, Mexico State, Tlaxcala) — subtropical highland biome Genus Agave: ~200 species; Americas; Family Asparagaceae (Agavoideae); Order Asparagales Full sun; well-drained soils; drought-tolerant; subtropical/cool; very large; pulque agave; monocarpic; Asparagaceae Agave mapisaga — the mapisaga — is one of the great pulque agaves of the central Mexican plateau, bearing its indigenous Nahuatl name and cultivated since pre-Columbian times on the high plateau around Hidalgo, Puebla and Tlaxcala.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
