Black-Spined Agave
Taxonomy
Agave macroacantha
Agave
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Black-Spined Agave
Water
How often to water your Black-Spined Agave
every 12
Black-Spined Agave needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Black-Spined Agave in your home
a window
Black-Spined Agave love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Black-Spined Agave does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Black-Spined Agave in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Black-Spined Agave
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Black-Spined Agave after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Black-Spined Agave 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.
Sunlight Needs
Black-Spined Agave requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Black-Spined Agave does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Black-Spined Agave grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Black-Spined Agave
Black-Spined Agave
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
