How to raise Agave

Author:Jiang Hao Date:2022-03-31 01:56

It is a plant produced in the South and southeast of China and widely distributed abroad. The plant height is about ten centimeters. The stem is erect, with a length of between one and four centimeters. Its leaf shape is a long and narrow circle, with a length of 5 to 20 cm and a width of 1 to 1.5 cm. It blooms from April to May.

1、 Curing method

1. Temperature: in warm places, its growth will be relatively vigorous, and the quality of flowering will be better. Generally speaking, between 15 and 30 degrees is the most appropriate. If it is too hot or too cold, it needs to be adjusted. The upper limit in summer is 35 degrees and the lower limit in winter is 5 degrees

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2. Light: hyacinth is a shade loving variety. It is very afraid of strong light. Therefore, usually a little light can meet its requirements. In summer, you can directly put it in a cool environment, or take shading measures. In winter, there is generally no need to shade

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3. Watering: because the root of Agave is fleshy, it is more afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, keep the substrate slightly wet, do not accumulate water, and pay attention to timely drainage at ordinary times. Moreover, water control is also necessary in winter

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4. Fertilization: Agave still has certain requirements for nutrients. Usually, topdressing can be done once every half a month, and the original nutrients in the soil also need to be sufficient

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2、 Breeding skills

1. Reproduction: a common way is ramet. It can be carried out in spring and autumn. For a plant, it's best to separate every three years or so. When dividing plants, pay attention to that each part must have at least five pseudobulbs. Moreover, it is to choose the appropriate matrix. After selection, it can be planted, and then it needs to be placed in a cool place. After about ten days, you can slowly adapt

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2. Change basin: it is best to replace the old soil every one or two years. The specific requirements are good air permeability, good drainage performance and sufficient nutrients. Generally speaking, it is good to choose humic soil and sandy soil. When changing pots, the root system can also be repaired

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3、 Diagnosis and treatment problems

1. Disease: in summer and autumn, a common disease is "anthrax", and the damage to leaves and flowers will be greater. Carbendazim can be used for treatment. At the same time, pay attention to the treatment of surrounding fallen leaves and flowers

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2. Insect pests: common ones are "red spider", "aphid" and so on. Generally speaking, there will be a large number of sprayable control

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4、 Other issues

1. Toxicity: Agave is not poisonous, and there is no relevant record

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2. Whether it can be raised at home: Yes, it can also be used for viewing and put at home as a potted plant

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How to raise Agave

Jiang Hao
2022-03-31 01:56
Description It is a plant produced in the South and southeast of China and widely distributed abroad. The plant height is about ten centimeters. The stem is erect, with a length of between one and four centimeters. Its leaf shape is a long and narrow circle, with a length of 5 to 20 cm and a width of 1 to 1.5 cm. It blooms from April to May.

1、 Curing method

1. Temperature: in warm places, its growth will be relatively vigorous, and the quality of flowering will be better. Generally speaking, between 15 and 30 degrees is the most appropriate. If it is too hot or too cold, it needs to be adjusted. The upper limit in summer is 35 degrees and the lower limit in winter is 5 degrees

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2. Light: hyacinth is a shade loving variety. It is very afraid of strong light. Therefore, usually a little light can meet its requirements. In summer, you can directly put it in a cool environment, or take shading measures. In winter, there is generally no need to shade

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3. Watering: because the root of Agave is fleshy, it is more afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, keep the substrate slightly wet, do not accumulate water, and pay attention to timely drainage at ordinary times. Moreover, water control is also necessary in winter

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4. Fertilization: Agave still has certain requirements for nutrients. Usually, topdressing can be done once every half a month, and the original nutrients in the soil also need to be sufficient

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2、 Breeding skills

1. Reproduction: a common way is ramet. It can be carried out in spring and autumn. For a plant, it's best to separate every three years or so. When dividing plants, pay attention to that each part must have at least five pseudobulbs. Moreover, it is to choose the appropriate matrix. After selection, it can be planted, and then it needs to be placed in a cool place. After about ten days, you can slowly adapt

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2. Change basin: it is best to replace the old soil every one or two years. The specific requirements are good air permeability, good drainage performance and sufficient nutrients. Generally speaking, it is good to choose humic soil and sandy soil. When changing pots, the root system can also be repaired

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3、 Diagnosis and treatment problems

1. Disease: in summer and autumn, a common disease is "anthrax", and the damage to leaves and flowers will be greater. Carbendazim can be used for treatment. At the same time, pay attention to the treatment of surrounding fallen leaves and flowers

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2. Insect pests: common ones are "red spider", "aphid" and so on. Generally speaking, there will be a large number of sprayable control

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4、 Other issues

1. Toxicity: Agave is not poisonous, and there is no relevant record

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2. Whether it can be raised at home: Yes, it can also be used for viewing and put at home as a potted plant

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