
| AGAVACEAE |
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| Agave spp. |
Common names: Century plants
Light needs: High light, full sun.
Best temperatures: Average temperature.
Water and humidity needs: Allow to dry between waterings. Low humidity is fine with this plant.
Growing guidelines: Grow in a mixture of sand and soil; add a teaspoon of ground limestone to the mix. Plants like being pot bound, so move only when pot between to warp or break. Fertilize once a year in the spring.
Common problems: Too much water can cause rot.
Propagation: Offsets from the base and seeds.
Currently in Greenhouse: Yes
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