Black-Spined Agave

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.

Black-Spined Agave Water Frequency →

Black-Spined Agave Root Rot →

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Black-Spined Agave Light Requirements →

Black-Spined Agave Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Black-Spined Agave 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.

Black-Spined Agave Toxicity to Cats →

Black-Spined Agave Toxicity to Dogs →

Black-Spined Agave Toxicity to Humans →

Black-Spined Agave 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.

Black-Spined Agave Humidity Needs →

Black-Spined Agave 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 Black-Spined Agave →

When and How to Successfully Repot Black-Spined Agave →

Black-Spined Agave 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 Black-Spined Agave →

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

Black-Spined Agave is native to the Americas.

Black-Spined Agave produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Black-Spined Agave Flowers →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Black-Spined Agave can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Black-Spined Agave Temperature Tolerance →

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Black-Spined Agave →
• Drooping Black-Spined Agave Leaves →
• Black-Spined Agave Dropping Leaves →
• Black-Spined Agave Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Black-Spined Agave →
• Brown Spots on Black-Spined Agave →
• Black-Spined Agave Leaves Falling Over →
• Black-Spined Agave Leaves Curling →
• Black-Spined Agave Yellow Leaves →
• Black-Spined Agave Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Black-Spined Agave. 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!