How often should I water Agave ovatifolia?
Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter. Overwatering is detrimental.
Whale's Tongue Agave (Agave ovatifolia) is a striking succulent with broad, silvery-blue leaves forming a symmetrical rosette.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. A gritty, sandy mix or a cactus/succulent potting mix is ideal.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures, but can tolerate cooler conditions.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil is crucial. A gritty, sandy mix or a cactus/succulent potting mix is ideal.
Prefers warm temperatures, but can tolerate cooler conditions.
Ideal range 15-25°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer once or twice in spring/summer.
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
1.2-1.8 m
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Silvery-blue, Gray-green
Leaf Type
Fleshy, ovate leaves with sharp terminal spines and marginal teeth
Flower Size
6-8 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
70000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No