Plant Care Parry's Agave

Parry's Agave

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About Parry's Agave

Parry's Agave is a popular 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 browning easily and having large, lush leaves with a whopping 218 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Parry's Agave likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Parry's Agave belongs to the Agave genus, and is native to Mexico.

⚠️ Parry's 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.

Taxonomy

Agave parryi
Agave
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

Also known as

mescal agave and parry's century plant

How to care for Parry's Agave

💦 Water

How often to water your Parry's Agave

Water needs for Parry's Agave
0.5 cups
every 12

Parry's Agave 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 Parry's Agave

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Parry's Agave in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Parry's Agave: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Parry's Agave love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Parry's Agave does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Parry's Agave in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Parry's Agave

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Parry's Agave: 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 Parry's Agave after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Parry's Agave is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Parry's Agave →

Benefits of Growing Parry's Agave →

Common Parry's Agave Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Parry's Agave →


💦 Water Needs

Parry's 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.

Parry's Agave Water Frequency →

Parry's Agave Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Parry's 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 🏡.

Parry's Agave Light Requirements →

Parry's Agave Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Parry's 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.

Is Parry's Agave Edible? →

Parry's Agave Toxicity to Cats →

Parry's Agave Toxicity to Dogs →

Parry's Agave Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Parry's 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.

Parry's Agave Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Parry's 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 Parry's Agave →

Best Pots for Parry's Agave →

When and How to Successfully Repot Parry's Agave →

What Are Healthy Parry's Agave Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Parry's 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 Parry's Agave →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Parry's Agave 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

Parry's Agave is native to the Americas.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Parry's Agave grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

Parry's Agave Lifecycle →

Parry's Agave Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Parry's Agave →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Parry's Agave can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Parry's Agave →


🧐 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 Parry's 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!


Care Summary for Parry's Agave

Parry's Agave

Parry's Agave


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.

What other plant parents say

Parry's Agave has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Parry's Agave has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
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02/16/2021

it’s a big pretty plant but a lot of the leaves on the bottom layers are dying/browning easily

Browns easily Browns easily
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves

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