Description:
Agave 'Blue Glow' is a stunning succulent known for its striking blue-green leaves with red and yellow margins. This hardy plant adds a touch of elegance to any garden or container arrangement. It is shipped bare roots, without soil or a pot, making it easy to plant directly in the ground or in a container.
Key Features:
- Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Ensure it receives ample sunlight for vibrant leaf coloration.
- Temperature Tolerance: Keep out of weather under 35°F and protect from frost to prevent damage.
- Watering Needs: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
- Growth Habit: Currently growing in a 5-gallon pot, this agave can be planted directly in the ground or in a container of your choice.
Shipping Details:
- Bare Root Shipping: The plant is shipped bare roots, meaning no soil or pot is included. This helps reduce shipping costs and ensures healthier roots upon planting. Use succulent or cacti mix for transplanting.
Care Instructions:
- Sunlight: Plant Agave 'Blue Glow' in an area that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun is ideal for the best coloration.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. During the growing season, water every 1-2 weeks. In winter, reduce watering frequency.
- Soil: Use well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, to prevent water retention and root rot.
- Temperature: Protect the plant from temperatures below 35°F. In colder climates, consider moving the plant indoors or providing frost protection.
- Planting: If planting in a container, choose one with drainage holes. When planting in the ground, ensure the site has good drainage.
- Maintenance: Agave 'Blue Glow' is low maintenance but may require occasional pruning of dead leaves. Fertilize sparingly, if at all, as too much fertilizer can harm the plant.
Agave 'Blue Glow' is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners due to its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Order now to enhance your garden or home with this beautiful, resilient succulent.