Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’- Care Guide

Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! Today it is all about how to grow and care for the Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’. The Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ is an evergreen succulent with a large rosette of leaves that form a dense bush. The leaves are green with yellow markings, growing up to 3 feet in length. The plant serves as a landscape plant that can be used in various ways. It is an excellent choice for growing in containers, as it grows slowly and only needs minimal care.
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Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’- Care Guide
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:01- Light
1:06 - Soil, Water and Fertilizer
1:38- Temperature and Humidity
1:55 - Pruning
2:07 - Potting and Repotting
3:14 - Propagation
3:53- Blooms
4:25 - Toxicity and Common Pests
5:34 - Note and Avoid
5:46 - Common Problems
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Summary
The Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ is an evergreen succulent with a large rosette of leaves that form a dense bush. It is a slow-growing succulent that needs minimal care. The Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ is a best choice for any succulent display. However, providing the best temperature and lighting conditions is crucial for its proper care and growth.
1. Light
Weber Agave can be grown in full sun, partial shade, or filtered light.
2. Soil, Water and Fertilizer
The ‘Arizona Star’ prefers sandy, well-drained soil. It needs little water, but it should be watered when the soil is dry to a depth of at least 6 inches. The plant will need watering more often during hot weather and drought conditions. Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ is not a heavy feeder, so it should be fertilized lightly only when new growth appears.
3. Temperature and Humidity
Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ is fairly tolerant of a wide range of temperatures but grows best within the range of 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It will tolerate heat better than cold. The plant prefers low humidity levels.
4. Pruning
You should prune the plant occasionally to maintain a uniform shape and size. Cut away old leaves that are no longer green or produce sap. This will help keep the Agave healthy.
5. Potting and Repotting
Agave weberi is not a high-maintenance plant and doesn’t need to be repotted often or have its soil replaced. If you repot it, do so in the spring or summer months when the plant is undergoing its growth phase. First prepare the pot. The pot should have a few drainage holes in the bottom. If it does not, drill some into the bottom of the container before repotting. Prepare the soil. The soil should be light and well-draining.
6. Propagating Aloe arborescens by Suckers (Pups)
Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ can be propagated by suckers. Suckers are very easy to spot on agaves. They are small, miniature rosettes that grow out of the side or bottom of the main rosette. To propagate it by using suckers, remove the sucker from the parent Agave plant by pulling it off or cutting it off with a sharp knife. Rinse any dirt or debris off of your new agave sucker. Allow the wound to callus over for a few days. Place your new agave baby in a pot with fresh soil and water thoroughly until water runs out through the drainage holes.
7. Blooms
Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ is monocarpic, which means it will die after flowering.
8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Agave weberi ‘Arizona Star’ is mildly toxic, so you should be careful to keep it away from pets and children. Contact can cause skin irritation. Agave snout weevils, scale insects and slugs and snails are the most common pests of these plants.
9. Note and Avoid
Please Note and Avoid. Over-watering the plant, Placing it under harsh sunlight, Using poorly drained potting mediums, and Fertilizing during the dormancy period.
10 Common Problems
Over-fertilization, sunburn and Over-watering are some the common problems of these plants.
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