Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Agave

Agaves are a fantastic choice for bring that 'Mediterranean' flavour into the garden. However despite its exotic origins of central America some Agave's are surprisingly hardy. So much so that they can be grown outside here in the UK! Albeit in the milder regions. So in this video English horticulturist Simon explains five mistakes to avoid when growing these bad boys in order to get the best display out of them.
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[@greatnorthernexotic]

Nice specimen, that. It'll size up nicely in the ground!

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

I hope so. I thought I was going to be able to see it from the kitchen but it's not big enough yet. I could always move the furniture out the way....!

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

Saw some massive Agaves in Paignton Devon when I was on Holiday there. They were nearly as big as their front gardens! Thanks for sharing about them.

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Wow, that sounds impressive. I'm looking forward to ours putting on some size so I can see it from the kitchen. At the moment, it's still a bit lost. Fingers crossed for a mild winter this year. Simon

[@johnprentice9066]

During my recent holiday in Portugal, I stumbled upon a Agave (I think it is the Attenuata variety) nestled by the roadside, generously producing numerous offshoots. I decided to liberate one of the pups and bring it home with me. Presently, it resides in a potted sanctuary on my window ledge. I'm curious about its prospects for thriving and flourishing in this indoor environment. What are your thoughts on its chances?

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi John, yes I am familiar with this plant. Assuming you are in the UK I would say that it would be fine indoors in a bright room but personally I would keep it outside for most of the year and bring it under protection once temperatures drop below 5-6 degrees Celsius. It will take a couple of degrees below freezing for short periods but it will need the soil to be kept dry when our winters are usually quite wet. I can't say for sure, but they might have them outside at Kew. Dont firgetvto harden them off to outside conditions before leaving them out in full sun otherwise they can scorch. Simon

[@johnprentice9066]

Thanks, Simon @walkingtalkinggardeners I'm planning to keep this on the window ledge until spring, and then gradually acclimate it to the outdoors as the weather improves. Given the current slug population, there might not be much left in about a week otherwise.