What Does an Agave Plant Look Like?
Agave plants are rosette-shaped succulents with fleshy, sharp leaves that sometimes have spiked edges.
(FYI agaves are notcacti, though both fall under the succulent umbrella.)
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Flowering can take up to 30 years!
Water
Agaves are highly drought-tolerantand dont need frequent watering.
They dont like wet feet.
Only water your agave when the soil has dried out completely by checking the moisture of the soil.
Temperature and Humidity
The warmer your environment is, the happier your agave will be.
They can thrive in climates around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
That being said, theycanhandle temperatures around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, as long as the shift is not sudden.
If youre planting your agaves in containers, bring them indoors to protect them from frost!
Soil
Agaves prefer rocky or sandy soil.
As a desert native, agave plants need well-drained, gritty soil, says Miller.
If planting in the ground, youll want a loamy, sandy soil, Lalicata advises.
Miller adds that youcantrim away any fading or spent leaves if you prefer a cleaner look.
), you might grow one inside.
Lalicata says, Agaves are beautiful succulents that grow well indoors when given the optimal environment and care.
Ive been growing an agave indoors for 5 years now and shes doing great.
These exposures provide the most direct sunlight succulents need indoors.
If natural lighting isnt enough, youll need to get a grow light, she adds.
Keep your agave away from drafty doors or windows, as they dont do well with sudden chills.
A room that isat least65 degrees is ideal.
Transfer the plant in your garden to the original growing depth in their original directional orientation.
However, they may be susceptible to mealybugs or scale.
Fungal diseases like root rot can strike if your agave is overwatered and sits in wet soil.
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Plus, Miller cautions that many of them have super sharp spines!
