Keeping this in view, where should I plant my agave?
Light. Agave plants prefer a spot with full sun, but they can tolerate a little shade. The hotter the climate is, the more shade they can handle.
Just so, can agave grow in pots?
Agaves grown in pots need a soil that will dry out slowly but offer good drainage. Use a combination of equal parts compost; good potting mix or garden soil; and either gravel, pumice, or sharp sand. Do not use peat moss; its acidity and its water-holding properties are not desirable for growing agaves.
Is agave poisonous to dogs?
Squirrels often hide in Agave americana and dogs that chase them can get the plant’s toxic juices on their fur, ingest it and become very sick, the council said. The dog that survived the recent poisoning required extensive emergency care and hospitalization.
Is agave plant poisonous to humans?
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources characterizes agave as being mildly toxic. It describes the plant as having oxalate crystals in its leaves, which can cause extreme irritation.
How long does blue agave take to grow?
around 7 years
Can agave get too much water?
Don’t give them too much water – they can‘t hold it.” Agaves need excellent drainage; if their roots stand in water or get too much moisture, they’ll rot. That can be an issue if the agaves are planted in the ground, especially in heavy clay soils.
Do agave plants reproduce?
Many species of agave reproduce vegetatively as well as from seed. The vegetative “pups” appear at the base of the mother plant. Other agave species produce bulbils (plantlets) on their flowering stalks. The bulbils and pups can be removed with a sharp, clean knife and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil medium.
Should you trim agave?
Typically, agaves don’t need pruning unless they have diseased or damaged leaves. Even trimming the sharp ends can damage the plant.
Can agave survive a freeze?
Agave: Frost and Freeze Damage
Agave plants aren’t frost-sensitive, so agave frost damage isn’t usually a concern; however, lower temperatures can cause freeze damage. Agave americana, for example, can suffer freeze damage when the temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
