Fox tail agave
Agave attenuata · Agaves · Asparagus family
Also known as: Lion's Tail Agave · Swan's Neck Agave
Easy50–150cmNot pet-safe
Fox tail agave care at a glance
Fox tail agave (Agave attenuata) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–30 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Fox tail agave
Common pests on Fox tail agave include Agave snout weevil. Also possible: Slugs and snails, Mealybugs and Scale insects. A common disease is Crown rot. Fox tail agave is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Agave snout weevil High
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Low
Disease
- Crown rot High
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Fox tail agave
- Which pests affect Fox tail agave?
- Common pests on Fox tail agave include Agave snout weevil. Also possible: Slugs and snails, Mealybugs and Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect Fox tail agave?
- A common disease is Crown rot.
- Is Fox tail agave toxic to cats and dogs?
- Fox tail agave is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Fox tail agave need?
- Fox tail agave has a low water requirement.
- What light does Fox tail agave need?
- Fox tail agave prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Fox tail agave frost-hardy?
- Fox tail agave is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 2 °C.