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Cultivation methods and precautions of Agave

Marie Schrader
2020-08-31 11:00:03
The cultivation of Agave is relatively casual and simple. It does not have very high requirements for water, soil, fertilizer and temperature, and its management is relatively extensive. So how do you raise agave?

Culture method of Agave

Temperature and light

The suitable growth temperature of Agave is 15-25 ℃. Low temperature, cold and dry in winter is the most favorable for the growth of Agave, and the overwintering temperature is above 5 ℃.

Agave like light, daily maintenance to be placed in a sunny, well ventilated place. The varieties of flowers and leaves need proper shade in summer to keep the color fresh and tender. In winter, the sunshine time is relatively short. Try to provide sufficient sunshine and put it in a sunny place indoors.

soil

Tequila is not strict with soil requirements. Generally, loose, fertile and well drained soil is selected. When potting, rotten leaf soil and sandy loam soil are mixed with a small amount of bone meal.

Water and fertilizer management

Tequila also has low water requirements. During its growth, it must be given sufficient water, which can be properly watered a little more. In summer, a large amount of water can be used. In autumn, water should be reduced. In winter, during dormancy, too much water should not be used. Tequila like to grow in a dry environment, usually do a good job in drainage.

Tequila has low requirements for fertilizer, but fertile soil will make tequila grow better. It can be fertilized once a year, once a month in the growing season, do not spray fertilizer frequently, otherwise it is easy to cause fertilizer damage.

Method for culturing agave

Notes on the cultivation of Agave

Reproduction method

Generally speaking, the method of branching is more practical, and it can also be used for cutting propagation and sowing propagation.

Diseases and insect pests

The leaf spot, anthrax and grey mould often occur in agave orchid, which is endangered by scale insects.

Other precautions

The agave changes its pots every spring, and the time of changing pots is April every year.

At ordinary times, we should do a good job in water and fertilizer management. We should not water too much, so as not to cause rot, nor apply too much fertilizer, so as to avoid fertilizer damage.

cultivation method of Agave

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