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Agave cuttings

20 years ago

I have 15 very large Agaves or Century Plants. I want to cut them off across the stems (which are quite sturdy) and pot them up, hoping that the stems or roots will shoot up again.

I have searched the internet but found conflicting advice. Some sites say it can't be done, that only offsets may be cut off; others say they are guaranteed to strike.

Has anybody had any experience doing this and did the parent plant shoot up again?

I'll appreciate any advice you can give.

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josiegirl
20 years ago
Hi Topsi, 2 years ago my mother gave me a rather large agave that she had chopped off at the base from the many in her garden. Well, it sat there and sat there for probably about 2 months until I got around to potting it. Within 3 weeks it was rooted solid. I couldn't tell you if the base gave out new growth as she moved soon after.
hope this helps,
cheers,
Josie.
Gypsy_rose
20 years ago
Hello
I have potted many Agave and found they have all taken eventually, the smaller ones seem to do the best while the larger ones take their time. They look magic in bright pots.
Thanks
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