agave 'Silver Fox'

How to Grow and Care for agave 'Silver Fox'

agave 'Silver Fox' · Agave 'Silver Fox'

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. Hardier than most agaves, and may survive outdoors in a warm position in very well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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

Planting and Growing agave 'Silver Fox'

agave 'Silver Fox'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid
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. Hardier than most agaves, and may survive outdoors in a warm position in very well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

How to Water agave 'Silver Fox'?

Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for agave 'Silver Fox'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for agave 'Silver Fox'?

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What Soil Is Best for agave 'Silver Fox'?

Soil type
Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for agave 'Silver Fox'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize agave 'Silver Fox'?

Very dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only

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How to Prune agave 'Silver Fox'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate agave 'Silver Fox'?

Propagate by seed. Dies after flowering and does not produce offsets

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How to Transplant agave 'Silver Fox'?

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How to Care for agave 'Silver Fox' in Winter?

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How to Plant agave 'Silver Fox'?

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. Hardier than most agaves, and may survive outdoors in a warm position in very well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot agave 'Silver Fox'?

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How to Harvest agave 'Silver Fox'?

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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 agave 'Silver Fox'

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of agave 'Silver Fox'

Plant typeCactus Succulent
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Agave 'Silver Fox'
Genus
Agave
Family
Asparagaceae
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