Agave Attenuata FOX TAIL Sucullent Catus Tropical Drought Tolerant Plants 6"-8"

Description: Agave Attenuata FOX TAIL 1 Rooted Plant 6 to 8 inch Wide (similar to last picture) (Plants will be shipped with some soil wrapped with moist paper) About Agave attenuata Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) is a spineless rosette-forming succulent native to Mexico. Rosettes are large and showy, with curving leaves arranged symmetrically. Small stems support the rosette, but they’re hidden underneath the foliage and rarely visible. The Fox Tail Agave blooms in the summer after it matures, sending up a huge stalk laden with flowers. Hardiness (USDA) 9-12Agave attenuata Care Agave attenuata is drought-tolerant, so you often don’t need to water this succulent. It handles neglect quite well and doesn’t require much to thrive. Light Full sun is the best environment for Agave attenuata. It will tolerate partial shade, but you may see a reduction in growth rate and overall health. Your Agave will grow better in full sun, but too much direct sunlight can cause sunburn if the light is on the harsher side. Soil Agave attenuata is a succulent, so it needs well-drained soil. The soil should be sandy and contain a lot of organic material. You can also add some perlite or vermiculite to increase drainage. Water Water your Agave attenuata when the soil is dry. Do not allow the Agave to sit in water, which will cause root rot. Watering frequency should be reduced during the colder months and can be stopped altogether if temperatures remain below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period. Temperature and Humidity Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) is a succulent that requires warmth and humidity to thrive. Ideally, you want to maintain 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, with moderate to low humidity levels. In winter, when the sun shines less brightly through windows or skylights and the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, move your Agave to an area where it can receive protection from frost. These are frost-sensitive plants that don’t handle the cold well. Fertilizer If you’ve grown agaves before and are familiar with their needs, the fertilizer requirements for Agave attenuata should be pretty straightforward. Use a balanced fertilizer, such as one based on the NPK ratio of 10-10-10. You can get this type of fertilizer at most garden centers. You should never overfeed your plant; otherwise, it will burn up its roots and begin showing signs of stress early on in its life cycle (which will not only shorten its lifespan but may also lead to other problems down the line).Pruning You can prune your agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) by cutting off the dying or damaged leaves. You should also cut back dead stems to the ground. If you want to prune your plant, do so in early spring. Potting and Repotting Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) You can pot and repot Agave attenuata any time of year. However, it is best to repot in the spring or summer. Only repot as needed; once every 2-3 years is usually more than enough. Prepare Prepare the potting soil. A well-draining potting mix with equal parts of compost and perlite. Add sand to increase drainage if desired.Prepare the pot. Clay/terracotta pot with drainage holes at the bottom.Select the perfect spot. Somewhere it can receive full sun all day long with some infrequent shade is best.Gather the tools. You will need a good pair of snippers, a trowel, and some soil. How to Repot (Step-by-step) Remove the plant from its pot.Wash off the old potting mix from the roots.Remove any excess soil around the base of the plant.Place it in a new pot filled with fresh soil, and ensure no air pockets between the roots and soil.Water it well, but not too much at once! Propagating Fox Tail Agave By Offsets The fox tail agave produces plenty of offsets near the base of the central rosette. Each one can be separated and planted as an individual plant. Cut away the offset from the mother plant.Allow your offsets to dry and callus over for a few days before planting them in a separate pot.Water your new potted offsets once a week until they’re established in their new pots.

Price: 13.59 USD

Location: Fountain Valley, California

End Time: 2024-09-09T00:16:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD