How to Grow and Care for Shaw's agave

Shaw's agave, also known as Coastal agave

Shaw's agave is a durable and low-maintenance succulent. Its chief requirement is well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Special care should be taken in winter as shaw's agave needs protection from frost. Ample sunlight is crucial to mirror its native arid environment. Regularly check for pests as part of maintenance.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Shaw's agave

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-10

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Shaw's agave is a medium-sized, clump-forming succulent with upright rosettes reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) and widths of up to 2 feet (60 cm). This perennial bears dark gray-green leaves that measure 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) long, featuring large, curved reddish spines along the edges, and a dark terminal spine. Mature rosettes, after about 20 years, produce tall inflorescences of 6 to 14 feet (1.8 to 4.3 meters) with reddish branches and yellow flowers, attracting nectar-feeding birds and bees. The plant's foliage takes on an orange hue before it fades as the flowering cycle concludes.