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4.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

About Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower with only 82 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' belongs to the Agave genus, and is native to This is a cultivated hybrid variety.
⚠️ Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' 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.
Taxonomy
Agave demeesteriana 'Variegata'
Agave
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
How often to water your Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'

every 12
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' in your home

a window
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'

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 Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What kind of product can I use to kill parasites. I think I might have some in chente 🥲 #Agave
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What is happening to my artichoke agave? This has only One sturdy leaf on it now. How can I save it?? #Agave
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I don’t think my #FoxtailAgave is big enough? #Agave #GregGang
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What’s wrong with my Agave? I have it growing in a well-lit window, and water it only sparingly, but its leaves seem to be drooping. Is it in the wrong kind of pot? #Agave
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These are pulps for propagation but I don’t know how to do it, any tips? #Agave how to propagate a century plant
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Not sure what’s going on she’s droopy all of a sudden. Suggestions? Tx #Agave
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The cutest agave pup I’m propagating 🥰 any tips would be greatly appreciated to help this baby make it 🙏 She had a long trip from Arizona to Wisconsin last week! #Agave #Propagation #babyplants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants
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Hey guys, new plant owner here, what's that black spots on the leaves? #Agave
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What is the meaning of this?! When I got this plant it looked like this now its leaves are bending down… same thing happening with my agave. Does anyone know why?? #Agave #Succulents #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #planthelp #SucculentSquad
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My guy just lost his center leaves! I am so sad because he was doing so well and now he just looks kinda sad. What am I doing wrong? #sadplant #leavesdropping #help #Agave
Care Summary for Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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