FALSE AGAVE

Light: ☀️ Requires full sun to partial shade. Best coloration and growth in bright, sunny areas.

Water: 💧 Low water needs. Water deeply but infrequently — allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil: 🌱 Needs well-draining soil, such as sandy or rocky mixes. Avoid heavy or soggy soil.

Temperature: 🌡️ Warmth-loving, hardy in USDA zones 9–11. Not frost-tolerant — protect from freezing.

Humidity: 💨 Handles dry conditions well. No special humidity needs.

Fertilizer: 🌼 Feed lightly during the growing season (spring/summer) with a balanced or cactus fertilizer, once every 1–2 months.

Pruning: ✂️ Minimal pruning needed. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base as they appear.

Growth Habit: 🌿 Forms a rosette of broad, sword-like green or variegated leaves with soft margins (unlike true Agaves). Can reach 3–6 ft wide and tall. Occasionally produces tall flower stalks after several years.