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AGAVACEAE Agave titanota 'Hades'

Also Known As JA ハデス JA 黒帝斯 JA インフェルノ JA 恐竜歯牙

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A selected form of the so-called Titanota A. titanota . Its hallmark is the exceptionally long, shimmering, and jet-black central spines, which, combined with brown claws, give it a captivating and mysterious vibe. Originating from Taiwan. As a named specimen that appeared after "Caesar A. titanota 'Caesar' ," it pioneered the wave of named selections and continues to enjoy popularity in 2025, rivaling Caesar (though it's somewhat less available and a bit pricier). The name often seen as "黑帝斯(黑帝斯)" is the Chinese reading of "Hades(Ha Desi)," while in Japanese it would read as "Kokuteiki." "恐竜歯牙(Kyoryu Shiga)," "恐竜牙歯(Kyoryu Gashi/Kiba)," and "Inferno" are also alternate names for Hades.

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    24,000JPY
Season TypeSummer
Sun ExposureFull Sun
Hardiness-5 / 23℉
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"Caesar A. titanota 'Caesar' " emerged and drew attention to the selected forms of Titanota, and this was the next notable named specimen to follow. Its most distinctive feature is the exceptionally long, glossy black central spines, which, paired with brown claws, create a captivating and mysterious presence. As it matures, the black-to-brown claws reportedly become more pronounced, though I'm curious to see just how far this trait develops in my own Hades.

The iconic Hades look long, black primary spines
Black claws aren't always unique to Hades—during vigorous juvenile growth, they're more ivory-colored. The explosively long primary spines and the dramatically spreading, angular form are Hades signatures too.

As of 2025, even specimens of this named form are now within easy reach price-wise, but when mine first arrived, even the bean-sized, seemingly half-dead offsets still fetched a surprisingly high price. This is the growth record of the plant I commemoratively named "Hades No. 1."

March 2023 Hades No. 1. The black central spines in this stage are especially Hades-esque. Buying a plant in this state is something only a succulent plant encyclopedia editor (or an ordinary gambler) would do.
October 2023 The classic character hasn't fully developed yet. The recurved, dramatic central spines—maybe the true mark of Hades. Still small, but a major improvement from when it arrived.
July 2024 My Hades No. 1. The October form was unbalanced, so after cutting, rooting was slow and growth stalled. Only now is it regaining its vigor.
February 2025 Hades No. 1. The reddish-brown tint is from stress, while the yellowish hue may be due to nutrient deficiency. After this, I repotted it into a larger pot.
Late May 2025 Beyond doubt, it's the real deal. Truly a proper Hades.

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