Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Agave

Agaves are a fantastic choice for bring that 'Mediterranean' flavour into the garden. However despite its exotic origins of central America some Agave's are surprisingly hardy. So much so that they can be grown outside here in the UK! Albeit in the milder regions. So in this video English horticulturist Simon explains five mistakes to avoid when growing these bad boys in order to get the best display out of them.

[zymmee]

I really enjoyed this video. Especially the dialogue between the two of you. Seems like a great way to spend some quality time together.

[brittleboou]

Very informative video. Acquired the same agave you planted from my late fathers property in texas and replanted in California. Very much appreciated and will hopefully keep my dads plant alive for many more years 😊

[jogoodman]

Great video.
I planted mine without ericaceous soil, grhhh! I live in France so hoping it will like the hot dry summer.

[strbrt-zzz]

That's a good size agave! Thank you for featuring this beautiful plant. There's a variegated version, too. If I can add one more mistake to the list, although you did touch on it briefly, it would be planting too close to a walkway or in a tight space. At full size, they can be as tall as a person and wider than they are tall. So, give it as much space as possible. Also, wait until you see the inflorescence. The last one I chopped down was over 28 ft (~8.5m) tall!

[mountaincat]

Good tips! I live southwest of Houston, Texas and we get a good bit of moisture and intense heat/ humidity but they seem to do very well here. I just bought an octopus agave so I’m planning on potting it up till it’s gets big enough to plant in my front garden.

[greatnorthernexotic]

Nice specimen, that. It'll size up nicely in the ground!

[drikonrokon]

I live relatively close to Mexico since we're literally neighbors, I was looking into the Royal Flush Agave since I own a red yucca and love stringy fibers, I also own multiple bougainvilleas cacti and small succulents along with a Madagascar palm to give you and idea of my outside plants

[johnprentice]

During my recent holiday in Portugal, I stumbled upon a Agave (I think it is the Attenuata variety) nestled by the roadside, generously producing numerous offshoots. I decided to liberate one of the pups and bring it home with me. Presently, it resides in a potted sanctuary on my window ledge. I'm curious about its prospects for thriving and flourishing in this indoor environment. What are your thoughts on its chances?

[nunurbusinessatall]

I can't hear you, your whispering, I hear everyone else's videos fine the sound quality on yours is bad!