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Date Posted: 02:26:59 11/23/03 Sun
Author: Didge Rowe
Subject: Re: agave
In reply to: 'The Cactus Kid' 's message, "Re: agave" on 21:43:04 11/18/03 Tue

Hi Kateoina, There is no simple rule as to how much water to give a succulent plant such as an Agave. The amount of water given depends upon the sum of the conditions it is grown in. However succulent plants are adapted to periods of dryness alternating with periods of water availability. Growth almost always coincides with the warm season. So in all warm sunny weather water your plant well but then allow the potting mix (soil) to dry (not too much) before you water again. Only ever keep the plant continually dry in cool-cold weather. If the plant is indoors in winter in warm dry conditions it may then need a little water. Winter is the time when most succulent plants have a resting period. If succulents are kept too dry for too long the plants roots may wither and die. Conversely the plants roots can die from overwatering. This can lead to yellowing of leaves because the plant will be starved for essential nutrients (ie fertilisers). I suggest you read a beginners book on the cultivation of succulent plants.

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