Thanks to everyone that s offered advice this far - repotting a large agave is not for the faint hearted! Repotting is also a good time to remove old, dead leaves, weeds (see the photo below) and any parasites you might find near the leaf bases or on the roots. Lower Left, if you see these, about the size of two to three salt grains glued together in a string, you have major problems Lower RightMature mealys, about 1/8 inch long, (3mm), and I usually see the matures as a light gray like this. Don't repot in the dead of winter as that may lead to root rot. Agave plants become susceptible to fungal diseases and root rots if they receive too much water. How large depends on the rootball you wind up with after trimming it, but I'd give it an inch or three all around. Houseplants add so much to our homes — and can thrive when grown in the right conditions. I've cried over some plants I've tossed, but. Thank you. It has small rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves with a thin white line on the edges. Do not repot in the dead of winter as that may lead to root rot. En continuant à naviguer sur ce site ou à utiliser cette application, j'accepte que le groupe Houzz utilise des cookies ou d'autres technologies similaires pour améliorer ses produits et services, me proposer du contenu pertinent et personnaliser l'expérience utilisateur. If you're in Southern CA, see my list of succulent nurseries and destinations. Repotting agaves. Insert a trowel under each pup to push it out of the soil. You are right, I already have 3 babies right now and I have another rosette that interestingly I cut off more than two years ago. really appreciate your advice on repotting. I can tell you insecticidal soap has never seemed to work even if I pretty much drowned the plant in it and it usually has killed the plant at that level. Judith Evans has been writing professionally since 2009, specializing in gardening and fitness articles. Allow the soil to dry out before you water again. Place the plant in the hole and cover the roots with potting mix. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center: Transplants, Cacti and Succulents, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension: How to Transplant a Cactus, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension: Cactus, Agave, Yucca and Ocotillo. 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Fox Tail Agave, Fox Tail, Lion's Tail, Swan's Neck, Gooseneck Succulent, Elephant's Trunk, Spineless Century Plant, Soft Leaved Agave, Dragon Tree Agave First picture, if you remove the few leaves you find and remove them from the area then wash up, you will probably get it right there. Keep these tips in mind, This low-maintenance houseplant has an exotic look and a drought-tolerant nature. Fox Tail Agave Agave attenuata. I have a very old (15 year old +) pot bound foxtail agave in a large pot. Trim off loosened and rotting roots to prevent pathogens from entering the root system. A little grass growing between the cobblestone pathway would look really sweet. Moist soil ensures that the roots are hydrated. Water the container about once a week in the summer and monthly in the winter. Gently press down the soil with the trowel handle to eliminate air pockets and ensure contact with the roots. He also covers the basics of watering and drainage. Wait until the surface of the soil is dry before watering. Agave attenuata tolerate a good deal of root abuse and reroot quickly. In a few weeks either it has gone rampantly infected in which case I toss the whole cup, or it's clean yet and rooted so I can pot it up. Dig a hole large enough to hold the agave plant roots at the same depth as the previous container. You can divide the large plants into several smaller ones if you are deft with an old serrated steak knife. If there is severe root damage from the repotting procedure it is probably best not to water you agave for a week or so, and keep it out of full, hot sun until then. I'm down in southwest Florida and lots of folks break up their lawn here with islands. If there is severe root damage from the repotting procedure it is probably best not to water you agave for a week or so, and keep it out of full, hot sun until then. greenknight Posts: 3937 Joined: Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:18 am Location: SW Washington State zone 8b. Leaves are up to 5 feet (1.5 m) long and have a waxy bloom, pointed tip, and sharp marginal spines. I got the picture of the foxtail agave, or agave attenuata, off the web and my rosette isn't quite as large but close. and After I cut away the extraneous roots, will they grow another plant if I pot up only the extra roots into some fresh soil? When you do repot, refresh the spent soil with new potting mix and make sure the plant is firmly anchored in its pot. A new pot should be 2-3 cm larger in diameter. It was the best cut "flower" I've ever had! Combine equal parts of potting soil, coarse sand and peat moss to prepare a potting mix for your agave plant. Then on each side of the "T" deck you'll have a quaint gardening area to lead up to your stairs. Try Ponytail Palm, Great Design Plants: Stars of the Succulent Garden, Common Myths That May Be Hurting Your Garden, Cactus and Succulent Containers Are Ideal for Hot, Sunny Spots, 7 Ways to Use Drifts and Masses In Your Garden.