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Agave

Agave

Variegated agave / sisal (a close relative)

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonYear-round
SucculentsA perennial

Meaning

Strength, giving everything for love

Thick sword leaves with a gold edge. Drought-tolerant, and it has a shape.

The sap irritates skin and is toxic to cats and dogs. The leaf tips are spiny.

Light

Full sun

Water

Bone-dry, then water through

Temperature

10-32°C, not below 0°C

Feed

Rarely needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it somewhere sunny
  2. Water only when the soil is bone-dry

Day to day

  • The tips and edges are spiny. Keep it where people won't brush it.
  • The sap irritates skin. Wear gloves when you prune.

Common questions

The leaves went soft?

Too much water, or it's too cold.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.