Agave Cornelius Astrolepis were finally determined to be

were finally determined to be Podophyllum tonkinense

the stalks are topped with white antennae-like flower spikes

each topped with lovely clusters of cherry red flowers with a darker red in the center of each petal and a faint blue-purple blush to the petal tips as they open

and does not like shade

Agave Cornelius Astrolepis were finally determined to be(aka: Agave 'Quasimodo', Agave 'Incurva Marginata', Agave 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa') Agave 'Cornelius' is an oddity, discovered by the late plant collector, Dr. Cornelius of California. We subsequently acquired our plant in 2003 from the UC Botanic Garden at Berkeley. We're confident that this is a variegated sport of an unknown hybrid, but seems to have little resemblance to Agave americana, of which it is often listed. The 18" tall x 2. 5' wide,