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agave 'Bleached Blonde'

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A perennial succulent forming a dense, compact rosette to 45cm across, composed of pale, yellow-green leaves; these have hard brown spikes at the margins and tips

Scientific classification

Species: agave 'Bleached Blonde' (Agave 'Bleached Blonde')
Genus: Agave
Family: Asparagaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Cactus Succulent
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of agave 'Bleached Blonde'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of agave 'Bleached Blonde'

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agave 'Bleached Blonde' care guide

Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.

Fertilizing

Apply a cactus fertilizer at half-strength once in spring and once in summer.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by offsets taken in spring or autumn

Growing

Grow under glass in standard cactus compost in full light. Water freely in summer and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3-4 times in the growing season. May be bedded out or positioned on the patio during summer. Keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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