large-thorned agave

How to Grow and Care for large-thorned agave

large-thorned agave · Agave macroacantha

Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water freely in summer, giving a low-nitrogen feed three or four times. Water less in autumn and keep dry in winter. Can move outdoors for summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Watering: Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completelySunlight: Full sunSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing large-thorned agave

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water freely in summer, giving a low-nitrogen feed three or four times. Water less in autumn and keep dry in winter. Can move outdoors for summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

How to Water large-thorned agave?

Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for large-thorned agave?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for large-thorned agave?

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What Soil Is Best for large-thorned agave?

Soil type
Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for large-thorned agave?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize large-thorned agave?

Very dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only

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How to Prune large-thorned agave?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate large-thorned agave?

Propagate by seed, or remove offsets

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How to Transplant large-thorned agave?

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How to Care for large-thorned agave in Winter?

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How to Plant large-thorned agave?

Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water freely in summer, giving a low-nitrogen feed three or four times. Water less in autumn and keep dry in winter. Can move outdoors for summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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How to Repot large-thorned agave?

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How to Harvest large-thorned agave?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

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The Toxicity of large-thorned agave

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of large-thorned agave

Plant typeCactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginMexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Agave macroacantha
Genus
Agave
Family
Asparagaceae
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