How to prune agave

1. Prune old leaves

When pruning agave, you should first remove the older leaves at the base of the plant. As it continues to grow, many new leaves will grow, and the leaves at the bottom of the plant will gradually become old and dry. In order not to increase nutrient consumption and reduce the ornamental value, the old leaves should be cut off in time when they are found.

2. Prune diseased leaves

During the growth period, the plants will inevitably be attacked by diseases and insects. In order to prevent more leaves from being infected, the diseased leaves should be cut off from the base and cleaned up. At the same time, it is necessary to use drugs for prevention and treatment, otherwise the diseased leaves may always exist. It should be noted that after cutting off the diseased leaves, the remaining leaves in the potting soil should be cleaned up.

3. Prune the messy leaves

In order to make it have a higher ornamental value, it is necessary to prune it as soon as possible after finding messy leaves or long leaves during maintenance. Disarrayed leaves not only affect the appearance, but also waste fertilizer. Note that when trimming leaves that are too long, try to start from the bottom. If you only trim half of the leaves, it will not look beautiful.