Agave dying?
susanf_2007
16 years ago
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Comments (1)I think that might be a Furcraea, which is an Agave relative. Here is a link that might be useful: Furcraea...See MoreDying Agave
Comments (3)Without a photo its kinda hard to help. But you should be using a fast draining cactus putting soil. If the soil is moist I would remove the agave and allow the roots to dry before repotting....See MoreWell isn't this weird!
Comments (30)Well, Curly Sue is coming along after finally getting free. It's about 5 feet tall and new branches are unfurling. Here's a better look at the tip hidden in the flower buds. It is making its way past or through the buds. For now, it seems to be growing straight again. The plant on the other side of the Yucca is doing well. It is 10 feet tall and still growing straight. Some flowers are already opening up! I knew the bees and hummers like these flowers. Haven't seen any hummers yet. But surprisingly, little finches are flitting around the buds. I'm still trying to catch a picture of them. Do finches like to eat aphids? I noticed some today - it's nice being able to stand on the sun deck and look at the flowers! I'll have to try to blast them with water. No way will I use a pesticide while so many birds and bees are visiting!We had an electrical line break in the front yard. It was just for outlets and lights on the island, but it needed to be addressed. Unfortunately, the Agave that was blooming on the island was a casualty of running new conduit. Charlie was going to wait until it finished blooming, but I reminded him that it would probably be late spring! Here's the sad picture. I'll try to catch a picture of the finches. They are fast! And I'll be sure to let you know how things are coming along....See MoreDying Agave attenuata
Comments (2)Gophers? Look for tunnels. I found one tunnel entrance that ended under a large pot. Maybe he could smell roots and wanted what was in the pot. What was the plant? A Cordyline I had re- rooted because a year earlier a gopher had eaten all the roots to that 7' and old Ti plant. Cats caught him....See Moresjv78736
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