Agave

Image by DC_Colombia At one time growing blue agave was most notable for its production into tequila, but today blue agave nectar is giving the liquor a run for its money. Blue agave sweetener is being…

Agave is a desert plant, native to Mexico and hardy in zones 8-10. While generally a low maintenance, easy-to-grow plant, agave can be susceptible to fungal and bacterial rots, as well as pest problems such as the agave snout weevil…

Image by Griffin24 Agaves are versatile and attractive plants which can lend a tropical air to interiors and serve as an architectural landscape plant outdoors. It’s easy to understand why these plants are…

Image by andreonegin Agave is a long-leaved succulent plant that naturally forms a rosette shape and produces a flower spire of attractive cup shaped blooms. The plant is drought tolerant and perennial,…

Image by loflo69 Can agave grow in pots? You bet! With so many varieties of agave available, container grown agave plants are an excellent choice for the gardener with limited space, less than perfect soil…

Image by johnrandallalves Agave fans should try growing an Artichoke Agave plant. This species is native to New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and into Mexico. It is a smaller Agave that can be used in a container…

Anthracnose of agaves is bad news to be sure. The good news, however, is that although the fungus is unsightly, anthracnose on agave plants isn’t an automatic death sentence. The key is to improve growing conditions and to treat the…

Image by Cojocea Mircea Alexandru While usually an easy plant to grow in rock gardens and hot, dry areas, agave can be susceptible to bacterial and fungal rots if exposed to too much moisture and humidity.…

Image by Jorge Murguia Fotografia Root rot is a common disease in plants that is usually caused by poor drainage or improper watering. While more common in potted plants, root rot can also affect outdoor…

Image by Jennifer C. Giron Duque, University of Puerto Rico, Bugwood.org Succulent and southern gardeners will recognize the damage of the agave snout weevil. What is the agave snout weevil? This pest is a…