Agave ‘Corona del Diablo’

Agave shawii × potatorum ‘Corona del Diablo’

Family: Asparagaceae
Common Name: Crown of the Devil
Origin: Hybrid of Baja California and Oaxaca natives

Description:

This fierce and compact hybrid lives up to its name—*Corona del Diablo*, or “Crown of the Devil”—with broad, sculpted leaves edged in deep burgundy spines and a defined terminal point. The foliage displays a bluish-gray cast, accentuated by darker impressions and a strong symmetry that make it an instant standout.

The plant maintains a tidy, bowl-shaped rosette, typically reaching 1–2 feet in height and width. It’s well-suited for containers or tight planting spaces where striking form and coloration are desired.