Minature Agave Care

Established agave plants have a high tolerance for drought, but young plants will need a little more soil moisture. In general, water your plant every one to two weeks in the summer when it is actively growing, waiting for the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. For the rest of the year, water the plant about once a month, making sure not to let the soil completely dry out.

Fertilize your container agave plant monthly in the spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. No fertilization is necessary in the fall and winter.

Agave plants thrive in full sun throughout the year. In very hot climates they might need a bit of shade because harsh sun can burn their foliage. However, when grown indoors they should be by your brightest window, ideally a sunny south- or west-facing window. Rotate the container every week or two to ensure that all sides of the plant receive light and grow evenly. You also can move the container outdoors in warm weather, so your agave can luxuriate in full sunlight.

Agave can live in any soil type that has good drainage, though it prefers sandy or rocky soil with a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil pH. When planting agave in a container, use a quality cactus or succulent potting mix.

Agave species are desert plants, thriving in warm temperatures and low humidity. Indoors, make sure your temperature remains between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. And protect your plant from cold drafts, such as those from an air conditioner. Typically indoor humidity isn’t an issue for agave, as it won’t reach a high enough level that can cause rot and other problems for the plant.

The sap of agave species is toxic both to people and animals when ingested and via skin contact. Typically there’s only a mild or moderate reaction. But if small children or pets ingest a lot of the plant, it can be serious.

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