Can agave attenuata be beheaded?
Alyce Venice
13 years ago
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Agave attenuata seedlings
Comments (2)This is quite normal. The green stalks will open out a bit and new leaves emerge from within. In my seedlings, probably just a little older than yours (though not A. attenuata) there are two to three leaves, some showing little marginal teeth. Your attenuatas will not develop the teeth of course....See MoreAgave attenuata
Comments (2)Thanks for the help. After lots more research, I think you're right. It is, in fact sun burn. They look even more terrible now. :( What a shame. -T...See MoreTransplanting Agave Attenuata
Comments (1)Hi Chris, I have planted them to a depth of 10cm without harm. You might like to try cutting the stem a bit shorter and leaving it to heal for a week or so and then plant it. If you find any nuts in or around the roots they are seeds and can be planted pointy side up. Mine were a gift too, and they have thrived on abuse and neglect!...See MoreOvergrown Agave Attenuata - Need replanting help!
Comments (6)I love these Agaves they're so pretty. So let me see here they're all in bags? In your climate these should grow easy. I would cut the big one first leaving about 5-6 inches of stem. Then just start separating the whole bunch little by little. These are pretty resilient. So if you break some leaves and roots no problem. They will be just fine:). I think 3 feet is a good amount of space between them. They will fill the space out. If you do end up cutting roots off or anything along those lines. You probably will only have to callus over the big cuttings. Just to be safe. Let these plants callus over for at least a week. The bigger stems if cut could take a little longer to scab over. This is important because you don't want to get fungus. Just keep in a well lit very dry spot. You could sprinkle some cinnamon on some of the big cuts. Cinnamon acts as a natural fungicide. I never have to use this, but it's dry where I live.Your rootless cutting may look sad, but this is only temporary as soon as they grow roots they will perk right up:). I'm curious what's your soil like where you live? I stick my Agave Attenuata in no ammended soil. They're fine:). You gotta remember they're growing in bags now;)....See Morelzrddr
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