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Palmer's Century Plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Agave palmeri

Genus

Agave

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Palmer's Century Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Palmer's Century Plant

Palmer's Century Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Palmer's Century Plant in your home

Palmer's Century Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Palmer's Century Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Palmer's Century Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Palmer's Century Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Palmer's Century Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Palmer's Century Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Palmer's Century Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Palmer's Century Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Palmer's Century Plant Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Palmer's Century Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

💨 Humidity

Palmer's Century Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Palmer's Century Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Palmer's Century Plant →

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💩 Fertilizer

Palmer's Century Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Palmer's Century Plant →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Palmer's Century Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Palmer's Century Plant is native to the Americas.

🌸 Flowers

Palmer's Century Plant produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Is Palmer's Century Plant an Annual Plant? →

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Palmer's Century Plant Pollination Guide →

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Palmer's Century Plant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Palmer's Century Plant Lifecycle →

Palmer's Century Plant Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Palmer's Century Plant →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Palmer's Century Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Palmer's Century Plant Temperature Tolerance →

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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What Eats Palmer's Century Plant? →

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Palmer's Century Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!