Blue Agave Plant
Blue Agave (Agave azul) is a succulent growing 3-5 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
1-2 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Arid, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
40-60%
Potting media
Sandy + Organic matter
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen fertilizers
Watering
Low watering
Plant Weight
500-1000 g
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.9 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Low yield
NPK ratio
10;10:10
life Span
10-20 year
Health Benefits
Used for tequila, medicinal uses
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% cactus mix, 30% perlite, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 months with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Agave Snout Weevil, Root Rot, Anthracnose, Scale Insects, Mealybugs
Improve soil drainage, remove affected parts, use neem oil
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that supports gut health.
- May help regulate blood sugar levels.
- Used to make agave syrup, which is a lower glycemic sweetener than sugar.