The name Kichiokan is hard to trace, also having asst. different spellings, probably coming from Japan where this cultivar of Agave Potatorum was developed. There are people in Japan who delight in taking regular cacti and creating dwarf or variegated versions of them and then sending them out around the world. Dwarf Butterfly Agave is how it's nicknamed, so dwarf it's only around 12" tall and 18" wide. In even, rosette perfection of form, fleshy, spatulate (reminding some people of butterfly wings) greyish-green leaves are edged in and end in pretty red thorns. Clusters of plantlets will populate the soil under the mother plant, like most Agaves. This plant is surprisingly darn cold hardy, down to 25 degrees! A very pretty houseplant, you will want to gaze on its even, rosette perfection.
- Drought Tolerant
- Pet Friendly
- Low Maintenance
Quick Care Guide:
- Water - Low (1): Needs very little water to survive. Wait until the plant is completely dry then fully soak. Drought tolerant by nature.
- High - (5): Plant needs a lot of light; direct is even better. These plants do best when placed on a window sill or next to a bright window. Avoid concentrated, hot light from window which may cause burning (magnifying glass effect).
- Difficulty - Low (1): These plants need barely any attention to thrive. Set it and forget it.