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Agave Parrasana

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cabbage head agave, cabbage head century plant
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Sun: full sun

Water: More water than a typical succulent

Temperature: Zone 8a from 10° F to 15° F (-12.2 ° C to -9.4° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C)

Winter Survival: Cold hardy

Propagation: offsets

Flower: in the summer

Flower Type: Red, Yellow

Toxic: Generally non-toxic to humans and animals

Dormant: winter

Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors

Common Problems: No major pests, Plants may rot if overwatered


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Basc Care for Agave Parrasana

Watering

You can water your succulent more than often in extreme conditions but make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering your succulent again.

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during winter as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "cabbage head agave, cabbage head century plant"

Agave Parrasana requires full sun in order to thrive. When choosing a spot for your succulent, make sure it gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If the leaves start to look pale or weak, this could be an indication that the succulent isn't getting enough light.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 8a from 10° F to 15° F (-12.2 ° C to -9.4° C).

Agave Parrasana is known for its cold hardiness and ability to survive in frigid winter temperatures. This succulent's thick leaves and stems help it retain moisture, aiding it in surviving freezing temperatures. Additionally, the succulent's attractive foliage offers a festive touch to any garden in cold climates. With its ability to survive down to 0°F, "cabbage head agave, cabbage head century plant" is an excellent choice for areas with frosty winters.

"cabbage head agave, cabbage head century plant" is an ideal choice for gardens in cold climates. Its thick leaves and stems help it retain moisture, and its colorful foliage adds brightness to any winter landscape. This succulent is renowned for being cold hardy and able to survive temperatures down to 0°F. With its ability to withstand frigid weather, Agave Parrasana is the perfect addition to any frosty winter garden.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Propagation

Succulents can be propagated easily by taking offsets from the mother plant and replanting them in fresh soil. The offset will eventually grow into a new succulent that is identical to its parent.

Toxicity

Agave Parrasana

Agave Parrasana is not known to pose any significant health risks, as it is not considered to be toxic. However, it is best to keep the plant away from young children and pets, as they may ingest some of the parts of this plant that could contain toxins which can cause mild skin irritation.

Pests and Diseases

Agave Parrasana is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.

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