Agave angustifolia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Agave angustifolia is a popular houseplant, most commonly grown in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Many people think this plant is the same as Agave tequilana, but the two plants are different in the appearance of their leaves. Agave angustifolia has white margins on its leaves and is smaller than Agave tequilana.
Common Name |
Caribbean Agave
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Agave angustifolia
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Genus
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Agave
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Agave angustifolia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Agave angustifolia.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Agave angustifolia needs water once every
21 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Agave angustifolia needs about 0.25 L per 21 days. |
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Agave angustifolia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Agave angustifolia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Agave angustifolia to thrive is between 30% and 50%. |
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Agave angustifolia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Agave angustifolia. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Agave angustifolia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Agave angustifolia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Agave angustifolia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Celadon
Mint
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Agave angustifolia toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Agave angustifolia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Agave angustifolia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Agave angustifolia Native Region |
Find out where the Agave angustifolia plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
Central America
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