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What is my plant called?

ok i got this plant from a local Farmers Market and it looks like an agave but a)much smaller and b) sprouts multiple of its kind in a small area its leaves are green with red tips its maybe 2 inches tall and is pointy so it would be greatly appreciated if you could tell me what its called and if possible how to take care of it

There are many naturally occurring Agaves, some of them with very fine differences. I’d probably go with your instinct, if you know other Agaves, though it could also be a different succulent species.

If it has thick fleshy leaves, as Agaves tend to, then don’t over-water, and they generally need good bright light. Whilst some Agaves can take light freezes, it’s better to protect in winter, if you want to grow it outdoors.

The hardiest frequently grown succulents are the sempervivums, which form rosettes of their leaves, often reddish or part red and green. These are fine with general freezes, except in very northern areas. There’s a photo of one red type here – http://forums.tvcatchup.com/showthread.php?t=1038 But, probably not your plant, as Agaves, though often in rosettes, are more frequently more open than these plants.

Otherwise, a really attractive succulent, with red tinged leaves, is a type of Echeveria, typically not fully hardy, as seen here – http://bigblendmagazine.com/Nature-Wildlife-Science/j0406986.jpg

But, general care remains similar for most of these types of plants. They can be pot grown, watering once the soil starts to dry out, add some drainage to the bottom of pots, or grow in well draining sunny spots outdoors.

If you can post a photo of your plant, it will make identification easier, and I’ll check back later.

Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob

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