In many regions along the Mediterranean, the agave is an integral part of the landscape either as a potted plant or as a wild plant. If you want to cultivate this plant yourself, which has similar needs to cacti, you should not only keep an eye on the temperature on site.

Some agave species also tolerate temperatures below 0 degrees

Observe the care instructions for the respective agave species

Whether an agave is hardy or not depends not least on the respective agave species. The older specimens of some agave species can be overwintered outdoors in certain locations, while others are better off on the windowsill. Basically, offshoots that are still relatively fresh should be better protected from frost than older specimens.

Too low a temperature is not always to blame

If agave leaves turn yellow during or after hibernation, this does not necessarily have to be due to frost damage. The reasons can also be found in the following factors:

  • Waterlogging at the roots
  • Heat damage caused by an abrupt changeover during the winter
  • Diseases
  • too little light in the winter quarters

tips

If you overwinter indoors, the agaves grown in pots on the terrace should be overwintered as cool as possible at around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. In the spring, these agaves should not be placed in a full sun immediately, if possible, in order to make it easier for the plants to adapt to them.

Category:

Vegetable garden