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Agave care requirements
water
Rarely — drought tolerant in the extreme.
soil
Sharply draining, sandy or gravelly soil.
light
Full sun.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Agave
- fiber_manual_recordRotting at soil level
- fiber_manual_recordCollapse of plant base
- fiber_manual_recordBrown, soft crown tissue
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Common causes in Agave
Caused by Sclerotinia, Phytophthora, or Rhizoctonia. Thrives in waterlogged soils.
healing
How to treat crown rot in Agave
Remove plant. Trim affected tissue. Treat with fungicide. Repot.
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Preventing crown rot in Agave
Excellent drainage. Avoid mulch touching stems. Don't overwater.