Plant Care Agave Raksasa

Agave Raksasa

Taxonomy

Agave salmiana
Agave
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Agave Raksasa

💦 Water

How often to water your Agave Raksasa

Water needs for Agave Raksasa
0.5 cups
every 12

Agave Raksasa needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Agave Raksasa

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Agave Raksasa in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Agave Raksasa: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Agave Raksasa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Agave Raksasa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Agave Raksasa in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Agave Raksasa

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Agave Raksasa: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Agave Raksasa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Agave Raksasa is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Agave Raksasa →

Common Agave Raksasa Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Agave Raksasa thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Agave Raksasa Water Frequency →

Agave Raksasa Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Agave Raksasa requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Agave Raksasa Light Requirements →

Agave Raksasa Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Agave Raksasa prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Agave Raksasa Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Agave Raksasa is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Agave Raksasa →


💩 Fertilizer

Agave Raksasa grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Agave Raksasa to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Agave Raksasa is native to the Americas.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Agave Raksasa is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Agave Raksasa →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Agave Raksasa can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Agave Raksasa Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Agave Raksasa can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Agave Raksasa →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Agave Raksasa

Agave Raksasa

Agave Raksasa


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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