paired-flowered agave

How to Grow and Care for paired-flowered agave

paired-flowered agave · Agave geminiflora

Grow under glass in cactus compost, water sparingly when in growth, but keep dry over winter. Apply a dilute, liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Outdoors plants can be grown in a raised desert bed but must be given protection from winter wet. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing paired-flowered agave

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow under glass in cactus compost, water sparingly when in growth, but keep dry over winter. Apply a dilute, liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Outdoors plants can be grown in a raised desert bed but must be given protection from winter wet. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

How to Water paired-flowered agave?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for paired-flowered agave?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for paired-flowered agave?

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What Soil Is Best for paired-flowered agave?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for paired-flowered agave?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize paired-flowered agave?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune paired-flowered agave?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate paired-flowered agave?

Propagate by seed or removal of offsets

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How to Transplant paired-flowered agave?

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How to Care for paired-flowered agave in Winter?

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How to Plant paired-flowered agave?

Grow under glass in cactus compost, water sparingly when in growth, but keep dry over winter. Apply a dilute, liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Outdoors plants can be grown in a raised desert bed but must be given protection from winter wet. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot paired-flowered agave?

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How to Harvest paired-flowered 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 paired-flowered agave

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of paired-flowered agave

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

Scientific Classification

Species
Agave geminiflora
Genus
Agave
Family
Asparagaceae
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