desert agave · Pruning

desert agave · Agave deserti

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 complete protection from winter wet. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Watering: Let gritty soil dry fully before each deep watering cycleSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling