Cultivation method of golden edge beauty Agave
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Golden edge Agave, also known as golden edge lily, golden edge false pineapple, etc., is a common ornamental leaf plant in gardens and courtyards. Its leaves are sturdy and beautiful, evergreen, with yellow and white stripes on the edges, which have high ornamental value. So, will the golden edge Agave, as an ornamental leaf plant, bloom? And how to cultivate it? Let's find out together.
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One, does golden edge Agave bloom?
Golden edge Agave does bloom, usually in summer. Its scape is thick and strong, about 5-6 meters high, multi-branched, with a pyramidal inflorescence, yellow-green flowers, 6 petals, 6 stamens, attached to the floral tube, extending out, about twice the length of the petals, the anthers are T-shaped, the ovary is 3-lobed, the style is linear, the stigma is head-shaped, and 3-lobed. Generally speaking, newly planted golden edge Agave will not bloom in a short period or even a few years, only plants over 10 years old will bloom.
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Two, cultivation method of golden edge Agave
1. Cultivation conditions: Golden edge Agave prefers sunny, organically rich, slightly acidic and fertile soil, is relatively drought and thin soil tolerant, dislikes waterlogging, is cold tolerant, and the optimal growth temperature is 22-30°C. Pot cultivation usually uses a mixture of decomposed leaf soil and coarse sand, and fertilizes once a month during the growing season.
2. Propagation: Golden edge Agave is commonly propagated by division and seeding. Division can be done in early spring, in April, when changing pots, by taking out the mother plant and planting the suckers beside the mother plant separately; seeding requires cross-pollination to bear fruit, and seeds are sown from April to May, which germinate in about 2 weeks, seedlings grow slowly, and after becoming mature, they grow rapidly, only plants over 10 years old can bloom and bear fruit.
3. Cultivation: Golden edge Agave pot cultivation commonly uses a mixture of decomposed leaf soil and coarse sand. Fertilize once a month during the growing season. Increase watering in summer to keep the leaves green and tender, and slightly shade when exposed to intense sunlight. In autumn, as the growth of Agave slows down, control watering, strive for dryness, stop fertilizing, and add some soil appropriately. If for pot display, remove side suckers in time to maintain an attractive plant shape.
4. Management: In addition to tropical and subtropical regions, in other areas, pot-cultivated golden edge Agave should be moved into a low-temperature greenhouse for winter protection. After the Qingming Festival the following year, move it outdoors. For colorful leaf variants, appropriate shading is required in summer. During the growing season, keep the potting soil moist, and avoid getting water on the leaves when watering to prevent brown spot disease. As new leaves grow, promptly prune the lower yellow and withered old leaves.
5. Diseases and pests: Golden edge Agave commonly suffers from leaf spot disease, anthracnose, and gray mold, which can be sprayed with a 50% wettable powder formulation of thiabendazole at 1000 times. For scale insect damage, spray with an 80% dichlorvos emulsion at 1000 times.
Image: Golden edge Agave flower
【Editor's conclusion】Golden edge Agave prefers a warm and well-lit environment and requires special attention during maintenance. The article introduces the blooming period and cultivation method of golden edge Agave, hoping to help everyone!
The above sharing of the cultivation method and specific introduction of planting golden edge beauty Agave, hoping to bring some flower knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.