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Package- A healthy Agave Plant (Without pot)

Plant Description:

Common Name- Agave

Scientific Name- Agave americana

Family- Asparagaceae

Origin- Mexico and Caribbean

Agave americana, commonly known as the American agave or century plant, is a striking succulent native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It features large rosettes of fleshy, spiky leaves that can reach impressive sizes, often exceeding 6 feet in length. This slow-growing plant produces a tall flower spike that emerges only once in its lifetime, typically after 10 to 30 years, and is adorned with beautiful yellow blooms. This plant is a low-maintenance addition to your outdoor space as a houseplant.

1. Soil-  Plant prefers Well-drained soil, such as sandy or rocky soil for better growth.

2. Watering- Agave plants have very Low water requirements,  allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

3. Temperature- These plants are tolerant to  high temperatures 25℃-35°C, but not frost-tolerant and may need protection in freezing temperatures.

4.Humidity- Agave requires low humidity level around 40% to thrive.

5. Light requirements- Agave plant prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring bright, direct sunlight for most of the day for healthy growth.

6. Fertilization- Generally, infrequent fertilization with balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

7. Flowering- Agave plants typically flower once in their lifetime, which can take several years or even decades, depending on the species. After flowering, the original plant usually dies, but offsets it produced can continue to grow and replace the parent plant.

8. Important Diseases- Overwatering and poor drainage can lead to root rot and fungal infections. Ensure proper watering and drainage.

9. Important Pests- Scale insects, mealybugs, and spider mites. Monitor for infestation and treat with neem oil or rubbing alcohol.

10. Pruning- Pruning is generally done to remove dead or damaged leaves . Use caution due to sharp spines on agave leaves, wearing protective gloves when pruning.

11. Propagation- Propagation can be done through offsets/pups and seed. for offset propagation remove mature offsets (pups) from the base of the parent plant and plant them in well-drained soil. For seed propagation collect ripe seeds, sow in well-drained mix, keep soil consistently moist, and provide warmth and bright light until germination.