Origin and Habitat: This plant is typically found in the Tehuacán Valley, Mexico (but also reported in the states Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca)
Notes: Agave peacockiiSN|537]]SN|537]] is probably a natural hybrid between A. kerchovei Lem. and A. marmorata Roezl, this hybrid population grows in a semiarid ecosystem and are intermediate even though distinct from the parental species.

• Agave peacockii Croucher
• Agave ghiesbreghtii var. peacockii (Croucher) A.Terracc. in A.Terracc.
• Agave roezliana var. peacockii (Croucher) Trel. in L.H.Bailey

• Agave peacockii Croucher
• Agave ghiesbreghtii var. peacockii (Croucher) A.Terracc. in A.Terracc.
• Agave roezliana var. peacockii (Croucher) Trel. in L.H.Bailey
• Agave macroacantha var. latifolia Trel.

Description: Solitary or slowly clumping succulent rosette that will grow to a height of 90-100 cm.

Cultivation and Propagation: This is plant is relatively slow to grow and propagate. They do well in full sun or a lightly shaded area.
In winter watering this plant can be done once every 1-2 months, there is no need to mist the leaves. Agave peacockiiSN|537]]SN|537]] is theoretically hardy to -5° C , particularly when dry but tit is best to avoid severe freezing temperatures.
Propagation: Seeds or by suckers (if available) Remove the basal suckers in spring or summer and let the cuttings dry for a few days before inserting in compost.
Uses:
Scenography: These striking plants are wonderful when used for accent or simply to provide some all year round foliage and often used in a pot as a patio plant, can be moved around to change the scenery or position to give more shelter
Fibres: The leaves also yield fibres, which are suitable for making rope, matting, coarse cloth and are used for embroidery of leather in a technique known as piteado.