Sun: Full sun to light shade
Water: Typical water needs for a succulent
Temperature: Zone 7b from 5° F to 10° F (-15° C to -12.2° C) to Zone 10b from 35° F to 40° F (1.7° C to 4.4° C)
Winter Survival: Cold hardy
Propagation: offsets
Flower: in the summer
Flower Type: white or cream
Toxic: no information
Dormant: winter
Space Requirement: Outdoors
Common Problems: No major pests, Plants may rot if overwatered
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Basc Care for Agave Sharkskin
Watering
Regular watering period should be every 2 weeks
Can you water your succulent more than what its need? The answer is yes and no. In extreme conditions, you can water your plants more often when you notice the soil is completely dry.
Fertilizing
Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means no information. 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 "Agave 'Ruth Bancroft'"
When giving Agave Sharkskin its ideal environment, remember to provide it with full sun to light shade. This means that it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, with no more than 5 hours of shade during the hottest portions of the day.
"Agave 'Ruth Bancroft'" 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 Sharkskin is the perfect addition to any frosty winter garden.
Any succulents in the group will need a large space to grow. You should place your pot outdoor. Since this plant needs a lot of space than other succulents, you should consider not planting them together with other succulents/plants.
Agave Sharkskin also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.
Propagation
Offsets are an easy and reliable way to propagate succulents, like Agave Sharkskin . With just a few simple steps, you can get a brand-new plant from an existing one.
Toxicity
Pests and Diseases
Agave Sharkskin is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.
