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Century plant Agave macrocantha

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Water Century plantTenere asciutto
Water sporadically, with 1-2 glasses of water , leaving the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when watering we suggest avoiding excesses, but to wet the substratum well. Let's act every 4-5 weeks . These plants are very resistant to droughts; let’s avoid watering excessively; during the winter months we can avoid watering the plants located where there’s a cold climate.

Light Century plantSole pieno
We suggest to position the The Century plant in a sunny spot at least a few hours a day. These plants don't like excessively harsh temperatures, with night-time minimum temperatures below 0°C. during the spring in general they are grown in a covered place, moving them outdoors, or uncovering them, when there isn't any danger of sudden temperature drops.We can grow a large part of the succulent plants in a cold climate; some species can endure temperatures below 5°C, but only if the soil stays completely dry.

Cultivation Century plant
The Century plant is developed like a succulent plant. These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Century plant Is medium in size; in winter it assumes a greenred colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round.

Water Century plantTenere asciutto
Water sporadically, with 1-2 glasses of water , leaving the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when watering we suggest avoiding excesses, but to wet the substratum well. Let's act every 4-5 weeks . These plants are very resistant to droughts; let’s avoid watering excessively; during the winter months we can avoid watering the plants located where there’s a cold climate.

Pests Century plant
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Mold Century plant
Let’s prefer soft and incoherent, with elevated drainage soils.

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Plant Century plant

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This page concerns the weather mediterranean it is possible to choose another climate area alpine continental

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