Spike agave succulent

Spike agave succulent Care

Agave applanata 'Cream Spike'

What is the plant

Agave applanata 'Cream Spike' is a small variegated succulent that belongs to the Asparagaceae family and has no specific country of origin. For some time, the plant was called Agave patonii ''Variegata'', but this was incorrect, as Cream Spike is a variety of Agave applanata.

Agave applanata 'Cream Spike' is easily recognized by its small stemless rosettes up to 4 in (12 cm) tall and up to 9 in (25 cm) wide when young and up to 15 in (40 cm) tall and up to 23 in (60 cm) width in adulthood.

The leaves have a broad, smooth texture, blue, green, or olive color, are pointed and long and have cream-colored edges. The spines present on them are bent and hard gray-brown, although sometimes the tip and middle become redder.

humidity

Dry

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

20°C - 20°C

hardiness zone

8 - 10

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The plant likes a dry environment, so before watering, make sure that the top layer of the soil is dry. During the growing season, the watering frequency can be increased, but make sure there is no overwetting.
Pruning
Carefully remove diseased and yellowed leaves from time to time to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Add liquid fertilizer with a low concentration once a month during the growing season.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Agave applanata 'Cream Spike' needs a lot of light, so place it near a sunny window. In winter, monitor access to the sun; if the leaves lose their luster, place the plant in another place.
Soil
Use well-drained, loose soil that contains coarse sand.
Propagation
Cut a healthy shoot from the plant with a disinfected blade and place it in a ventilated place for a few days. After that, the shoot can be planted in well-drained, slightly moist soil.

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Temperature
Since the plant likes a warm and dry environment, its ideal temperature is 59-77˚F (15-25°C).
Container
Any container with drainage holes will do.
Fun fact
Specialists are inclined to believe that Cream Spike never blooms, as there is no evidence of flowers.