Cultivation and maintenance of agave, what kind of soil should be used to cultivate agave

1. Soil

Its requirements for soil are not very strict, and general nutrient soil can meet its needs and grow normally. However, if the soil is loose, fertile, and well-drained, the plants can breathe better, absorb nutrients and water, and grow more vigorously. When cultivating, you can mix coarse sand, garden soil and peat soil to prepare nutrient soil.

2. Lighting

It is native to tropical regions and loves light. During the maintenance period, it should be placed in a sunny place and allowed to bask in the sun as much as possible. If the plant lacks light, it will easily grow too tall and produce various growth problems, which will hinder its growth.

3. Watering

It has strong drought resistance and does not require frequent watering during cultivation. Generally, it is sufficient to water the plant once every half a month during the peak growing season. In summer, water evaporates relatively quickly, so the frequency of watering should be increased, about once every ten days. The growth rate is slow in winter due to low temperatures, so water should be controlled to keep the soil drier, which will help it survive the winter.

4. Temperature

It likes a cool environment, and the temperature that can always be provided between 15 and 25 degrees is the most suitable and conducive to its growth. When the temperature in summer exceeds 30 degrees, you should ventilate more and water frequently to cool down. When the temperature drops in winter, it should be placed indoors and the temperature should be controlled to be above 5 degrees, otherwise it is easy to get frostbite.

5. Fertilization

It is tolerant to barrenness and can grow normally without fertilizer. However, scientific fertilization can promote faster and more vigorous growth. Fertilization should be done once every month after the temperature rises in spring, and decomposed liquid fertilizer will do. In addition, winter fertilizer should be applied once before winter to improve its cold resistance.