How much humidity does Agave Blue Ember like?

Agave Blue Ember 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Agave Blue Ember?

Agave Blue Ember 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!

Should I fertilize my Agave Blue Ember?

Agave Blue Ember 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!

Does Agave Blue Ember go dormant?

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

Which region is Agave Blue Ember native to?

Agave Blue Ember is native to the Americas .

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Q: How often should I water my Agave Blue Ember?

Agave Blue Ember 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Agave Blue Ember need?

Agave Blue Ember 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 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Agave 'Blue Ember'

Genus

Agave

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Agave Blue Ember

Water

How often to water your Agave Blue Ember

Agave Blue Ember needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Worth, Texas.

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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Fort Worth, Texas

42% Low

Growing Agave Blue Ember in Fort Worth right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 6th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Fort Worth is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determ…

Sunlight will increase by 30.2% ☀️

February 4th, 2023

Fort Worth is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Fort Worth is expected to increase by 30.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.6 megajoules of energy pe…

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

January 31st, 2023

This month, Fort Worth is getting an average of 7.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of d…

Light needs and placement for plant Agave Blue Ember: 1ft from a window

Agave Blue Ember love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Fort Worth, Texas ⛅.

Agave Blue Ember does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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