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How To Grow & Care For Agave Plant

by aditya abhishek

Agave also known as century plant, maguey, or American aloe is a perennial succulent plant that bloom only once after 25 years. They are native to Mexico and America 

Climate

Hot and dry climate similar to Southwest and Mediterranean climates are great for growing agave. They can not survive harsh cold. 

Soil & Potting Mix

Well drained sandy soil is ideal for agave plant. Prepare potting mix with 50% garden soil + 40% leaf compost or dung manure + 10% river sand. 

Propagation

You can easily propagate agave from pups that grow around the mother plant. Separate them along with roots and plant them in a new pot. 

Sunlight

Daily 6 hours of bright direct sunlight is good for caring  for agave. But it can also grow under indirect sunlight. 

Watering

Agave is a hardy plant and hates waterlogged soil.  Apply water only when top layer of soil becomes dry. 

Fertilizers

Avoid feeding potassium rich fertilizers to agave as it can promote flowering early. But after flowering agave plant dies. Use nitrogen rich fertilizer once in a season. 

Overwintering

Bring agave plant indoors during winters if there is any threat of frost in your region. Otherwise you can keep them outside in winters. 

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