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- Hibernate the agave outside in the garden
- Plant frost-tolerant agaves in the garden
- Moisture is an important factor in wintering
- Tips
Some Agave species tolerate frost
Hibernate the agave outside in the garden
Many gardeners appreciate the attractive appearance of the different types of agaves. Some also shy away from the work associated with the winter and not winter hardy Agave and risk of injury, but there are also some quite hardy species.
Plant frost-tolerant agaves in the garden
Many Agave species survive frost only in the range of single-digit minus degrees and very limited in time. But there are also species of agave, which can survive due to their origin from cool mountainous areas cooler temperatures. While the widespread Agave americana can withstand temperatures down to minus 10 degrees Celsius in the open, the following species also temporarily withstand up to minus 20 degrees Celsius:
In mild situations, sensitive specimens can also be covered with the twigs of different coniferous trees and so be protected from the frost.
Moisture is an important factor in wintering
Dying leaves are not necessarily an indication of disease in the agave, but rather a sign of care errors. Agave death during or after winter may be due to rot due to excessive site moisture. This should be prevented with a drainage layer of gravel and sand in the bed or pot.
Tips
When wintering outdoors, water accumulating on leaf rosettes can be a problem. On slopes, the slightly sloping planting of the agaves lends itself, so that the water can run off automatically.