A, agave culture method
1, substrate requirements
Agave can be cultivated in water or soil, soil cultivation should be selected with well-drained loose sandy soil. Due to its slow growth rate, it does not need to change pots often. When hydroponics, the roots should be sterilized and then soaked in rooting agent for a period of time, which can promote the vigorous growth of the roots.
2, environmental requirements
Agave love to grow in sunny environments, and timely exposure to strong light can also grow normally. During the growth period to ensure that there are more than 7~8 hours of light every day, otherwise the branches and leaves will not grow well. Autumn and winter season to long time sunshine treatment, the temperature is lower than 7 to move into the indoor care.
3, water management
Moisture management is one of the propagation methods and precautions for agave. For soil watering, it is best to keep the substrate moist often. In winter, you can gradually reduce the amount of water, and change the water frequently when hydroponics. If it is during rooting, water can be added gradually after the water evaporates so as not to damage the adaptation of the root system.
4, regular fertilization
Agave rapid growth in nutrient-rich substrates. In the growing season, you can apply dilute liquid fertilizer once a month, mainly rotted organic fertilizer. After fertilization, water should be poured to loosen the soil. When hydroponics, you can properly add some nutrient solution when changing water to increase the resistance of the plant.
Two, notes
1, wintering management
Agave poor cold resistance, winter hydroponics to take the best cold measures to avoid the water surface freezing, affecting plant growth. In addition, the water to be changed is mainly tap water or pure water after exposure to the sun, and the water should be changed diligently in hot weather, and the number of water changes can be appropriately reduced when the temperature is low.
2, disease and insect prevention
The common diseases of agave mainly include gray mold, leaf spot disease and anthracnose. It is best to strengthen the circulation of air around when the disease develops. Cut off the diseased leaves, spray with the corresponding carbendazim or equivalent Bordeaux solution, spray continuously for about 1~2 months until it gets better.