Agave tequilana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Agave tequilana, commonly known as Blue Weber Agave or Tequila Agave, is a plant that prefers altitudes of 1500 meters or 5000 feet and grows in sandy soils. This plant can be considered succulent with large, pointed leaves and can grow up to 2 meters or 7 feet tall or even more with proper care.
Common Name |
Blue Weber Agave or Tequila Agave
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Agave tequilana
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Genus
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Agave
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Agave tequilana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Agave tequilana.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Agave tequilana needs water once every
21 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Agave tequilana needs about 0.25 L per 21 days. |
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Agave tequilana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Agave tequilana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Agave tequilana prefers Medium humidity levels, between 30% and 50%. |
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Agave tequilana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Agave tequilana. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Agave tequilana plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Agave tequilana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Agave tequilana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Mint
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Agave tequilana toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
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Agave tequilana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Agave tequilana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Agave tequilana Native Region |
Find out where the Agave tequilana plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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