King of the Agaves
Also known as
Nickel's Agave, King Ferdinand Agave and King Agave
Taxonomy
Agave nickelsiae
Agave
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for King of the Agaves
Water
How often to water your King of the Agaves
every 12
King of the Agaves 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for King of the Agaves in your home
a window
King of the Agaves love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
King of the Agaves does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize King of the Agaves
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 King of the Agaves after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for King of the Agaves
King of the Agaves
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.
