Description.

Medium-sized openly spreading rosettes up to 90 cm wide at maturity. Leaves light shiny green, 30-50 cm long by 7-16 cm wide , ovate, narrowed near base.

A midsized, tropical Agave that grows on limestone cliffs in southern Mexico (Chiapas). Climate can be quite temperate and humid so cultivated plants will appreciate regular watering in summer.

Agave Chiapensis in flower at Eau Brink Cacti.

Agave Americana Chiapensis Rosette.

Agave Chiapensis, note the spicate flower spike.