Easily identified by its wide, white margins that seem to encircle the entire leaf, accenting its long, wickedly twisted sharp teeth.  The leaves of A. x Oaxaca are green in color, they can sometimes display light green center stipe. They are distinguished from true A. titanota which have a characteristically powdery-grey color. These plants are compact and rounded in shape. More sun, deeper soils and more water result in plants growing with a more open, wider habit. The leaves have a large, woody margin below the  terminal spine. Oaxaca is considered a selection of Agave oteroi  which is a small individual plant that can, but rarely form pups to form a pair, or larger clump.  Low bowls offer collectors and Agave aficionados maximum visual effect with this rare, distinctive Mexican Agave.