Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler, dormant months of winter.
Also known as Dragon-Tree Agave · Elephant's Trunk · Elephant's Trunk Agave
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to pets. See toxicity details.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
70% intensity
Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.
40% intensity
Well-draining soil mix is crucial. Use a cactus or succulent potting mix, or amend regular potting soil with perlite or sand.
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C. Can tolerate brief dips to 10°C.
60% intensity
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.
20% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler, dormant months of winter.
Pruning is generally not required. Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base. If the plant becomes too large, it can be cut back, but this is rarely necessary.
Easily propagated from offsets (pups) that grow at the base of the plant. Allow offsets to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one, with drainage holes.
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