Sean Russell has been writing since 1999 and has contributed to several magazines, including "Spin" and "Art Nouveau." Choose a container a little bit larger than the foliage. Overall, not bad for that low a temp. Many species live without problems in lands poor in organic matter.

If the infection is minimal, they can be removed with the fingers very easily. This desirable hybrid combines some of the best qualities of its parents: broader leaves, beautiful color of Agave attenuata; smaller size, solitary habit and terminal spine of Agave ocahui. The Agave “Blue Glow” belongs to the Asparagaceae family; it is similar to the Agave’ Blue Flame’ but smaller. Near coastal areas full sun is recommended and inland plant in partial shade. Wash up promptly when you finish working with your plant. It’s been 6 months and there aren’t any pups on the stalk. Do not fertilize as this may stimulate the plant to bloom; whereupon, it will die. It is a strong plant, capable of handling many growing environments.

The best substrate for this Agave is a gritty and sandy, sharp well-draining soil. However there was some leaf damage (maybe 20% of the plant). This plant is both deer and rabbit tolerant. Any information will be appreciated.

• Allows plant roots to absorb the nutrients they need. Plant Catalog These plants can be attacked by mealybugs located underneath the leaves. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Return Policy It is now sending up several new flower stalks. Great for sunny coastal gardens or hot, dry areas with some protection from full sun. Still, the plant does not do well near sources of high reflection, such as white colored concrete from sidewalks or mirrored materials such as windows. The leaves are up to 45 cm long, up to 3.8 cm wide, blue-green, with red margins edged with yellow and bearing tiny soft spines and a stout short red terminal spine. The minimum temperature to which this plant is subjected must be less than 41°F; if so, this can be fatal for the plant, a lower temperature will cause the leaves and roots rot.

It is particularly striking when backlit, giving off a “glow” along leaf edges.

However, I have read online accounts of “only minimal leaf damage after clear nights of 9 degrees Fahrenheit.” If you are reading this post, let me know the lowest temperature your Agave ‘Blue Glow’ has been through in the comments area below. Your email address will not be published. problems that occur in agave, aloes, cacti and yuccas in Ari-zona are discussed in this bulletin. I bought two A. I’d like to see some pics to see if they look as good as the mother plant.

Blue Glow is a beautiful smaller Agave attaining a height of 18″ – 24″ inches and a spread of 2′ – 3′ feet. Note this is the default cart. Agaves are monocarpic, which means the flowering rosette will die. The attack, bite of the aphids, stop the growth and development of the plant.

Plus, the plant expends a lot of energy to put out such a large flower. The most common is a yellow albo-marginated form coined Agave ‘Sun Glow.’ I also have a white albo-marginated form coined Agave ‘Snow Glow’ which is still a small plant and I didn’t get a photo of it. At home, we use half the recommended dose and fertilize every month during the growing months. The leaves are approximately 45 cm long and about 3 cm wide, and it also has a red terminal spine. While admiring the various agaves I have planted around my garden on a 85 degree February day, it became quit noticeable that the one I buy the most is Agave ‘Blue Glow.’ To me, it really is the perfect agave. I was wondering how you know what suckers look like and how you separate those? The blue-green leaves grow in a solitary rosette formation with a clumping growth habit. Description Blue Glow agave is a recent introduction into the crowded field of agaves. They can completely devour the attacked plant. I have a question about watering. I love this photo and had to share it in this post. Sometimes it happens. Russell also worked extensively on the restoration and rejuvenation of public parks in Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi after damage from 2004-2005 hurricanes. This agave below was planted as a 3-gallon plant only four years ago. . Plants are especially attractive when planted in a location where the sun can shine through the colorful leaves. My personal favorite is this striata variegation Agave ‘Blue Glow’ in my collection. The hybrid is winter hardy in hardiness zones 9 through 11 (USDA zones). This Agave makes a dramatic focal point or accent and can be used in decorative pots.

But when you throw in the fact that Agave ‘Blue Glow’ doesn’t pup profusely, nor does it send out running suckers, that gives it a leg up on the competition. By entering your email address you agree to receive a daily email newsletter from Plant Care Today. Only plants will be removed from the collection. While many requirements of the agave plant are dependent upon the species, the type of soil is essentially the same. The blue-green leaves grow in a solitary rosette formation with a clumping growth habit. Required fields are marked *. Great post! While usually an easy plant to grow in rock gardens and hot, dry areas, agave can be susceptible to bacterial and fungal rots if exposed to too much moisture and humidity. Here I leave you some ideas of substrates that you can make yourself.

As a hybrid, Agave ‘Blue Glow’ brings together all the best traits of its parents Agave attenuata and Agave ocahui. Leaves are pointed with spiky red tips.

Agave root rot symptoms may include a general unhealthy appearance of the plant, lesions around the plant crown, tipping over of the plant, and roots that are gray/black and slimy. In winter, you must reduce the frequency of irrigation to once every 15 days or once a month. Agave ‘Blue Glow’ gets its name from the “glow” the leaf margins show when backlit by the sun. Vilmoriniana ‘Stained Glass’ is a great one too. Several infections can also plague agave plants with symptoms including lesions, black and brown spots and rot. Comparatively, Agave ‘Blue Flame’ is another Agave attenuata hybrid and its genes showed up nicely in it. The leaves are about 18″ inches long and about 1½” inch wide with a … When not writing, Sean helps maintain community gardens in Silver Lake and Echo Park, California. The plant is a cross between Agave attenuata (a. attenuata) and Agave ocahui (a. ocahui). It doubled in size and was quite a challenge to carefully dig up and pot in order to over winter it inside. I have three Blue Glows in ground above a pool.
It requires protection from frost in winter.

The flower color is yellow and the leaf tips have red margins bearing tiny soft spines and a short red terminal spine. Leaves are pointed with spiky red tips. truncata), grown in USDA zones 6 through 9, is smaller at only 4 feet wide, and grows in a tight, lotus-like shape. A common choice in sunny, low water gardens in warm coastal Mediterranean-like climates. For those wondering how cold-hardy Agave ‘Blue Glow’ is, I know it can handle approximately 15 degrees Fahrenheit. During the flowering stage, platelets begin to emerge from the agave. This hybrid Agave plant type is one of about two hundred under the genus Agave. So if it hasn’t by now, I think it’s safe to cut off. This compact succulent can grow successfully in part shade to full sun. Do you think it would be ok to put them on the same watering cycle as the pigmy palms?

What cover is recommended? In this water-wise border, the ravishing blue-gray rosettes... Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. My beautiful blue striped "Media Picta" and golden "Variegata" are gorgeous forms of their parent species, Agave americana. The agave is well established and has probably been in the ground for 7-8 years. Agave prefer well-drained loamy soil with plenty of nutrients. I do know they burn in high heat. I haven’t seen many varieties of agaves, so these are all beautiful and rare to my eyes. Thanks! Here is a plant currently in flower at a friends garden. Additionally, as with all succulents, soggy soil leads to root rot.

Delivery Policy Evergreen Policies Very informative. If kept indoors, your plant may never flower at all.

Tips For Getting Rid Of Mealybugs on Pothos. ***The photo(s) does not necessarily reflect what is currently available at Evergreen Nursery***, Stock varies-Not all sizes listed may be in stock, Other sizes & pricing maybe available - please inquire. Contact Us. It is about 4-1/2 feet tall. Thanks In gardens, architecturally speaking, agaves are one of the nicest plants you can place. It is about 4-1/2 feet tall. The center looks good and has new growth.

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