Plant Care Narrow Leaf Century Plant

Narrow Leaf Century Plant

About Narrow Leaf Century Plant

Narrow Leaf Century Plant is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Narrow Leaf Century Plant likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

⚠️ Narrow Leaf Century Plant is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Agave striata
Agave
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Narrow Leaf Century Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Narrow Leaf Century Plant

Water needs for Narrow Leaf Century Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Narrow Leaf 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.

Calculate water needs of Narrow Leaf Century Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Narrow Leaf Century Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Narrow Leaf Century Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Narrow Leaf 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.

Narrow Leaf Century Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Narrow Leaf Century Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Narrow Leaf Century Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Narrow Leaf 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 Narrow Leaf Century Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Narrow Leaf 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.

Narrow Leaf Century Plant Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Narrow Leaf 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 🏡.

Narrow Leaf Century Plant Light Requirements →

Narrow Leaf Century Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Narrow Leaf Century Plant is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Narrow Leaf Century Plant is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Narrow Leaf 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.

Narrow Leaf Century Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Narrow Leaf 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 Narrow Leaf Century Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Narrow Leaf Century Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Narrow Leaf 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 Narrow Leaf Century Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Narrow Leaf 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

Narrow Leaf Century Plant is native to the Americas.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Narrow Leaf Century Plant Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Narrow Leaf 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!


Care Summary for Narrow Leaf Century Plant

Narrow Leaf Century Plant

Narrow Leaf Century Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

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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