Propagate agave using cuttings

Prevent the death of flowering agaves by cuttings

Even if it is by no means for everyone Agave species it is true that some of these so-called "century plants" actually only bloom after several decades and then with a high probability will die immediately after blossom away. Botanical research has shown that this death is directly related to the as Kindel designated side shoots, which form on the side of the stalk of the agave and would usually continue to grow in the same place on the mother plant. You may therefore be able to avert the death of a flowering agave if you do so in good time Separate the Kindel cleanly with a sharp knife and put it in one for rooting and further culture separate pot plants.

Easily gain offshoots when repotting

As many agaves in this country because of their Sensitivity to frostnot hardy are, the care mostly in a pot. The plants should be transplanted into a slightly larger plant container about every two to three years. This process presents a good opportunity for the

Propagation of the agaves, since the offshoots often also grow below the surface of the earth and thus already have their own roots. The separation of these offshoots will be carried out at the same time as what is necessary anyway Repot made of agaves, this means less stress and complications for the plants overall.

The best way to separate agave cuttings

As utensils for separating and cultivating the offshoots, you will need the following with the agaves:

• a sharp and clean knife
• a hard, straight surface like a planting table
• suitable planters and sandy or gravelly substrate

A suitable base in a comfortable working position makes it easy to separate the offshoots from the mother plant without slipping or injuring yourself. After cutting off, the offshoots should initially only be watered very sparingly until the roots have formed.