Wednesday, November 12, 2008

My Green Agave Factory

This stand of agave attenuata (green agave) is where I propagate these beauties for use throughout the garden. They seem to grow and put off pups at an amazing rate for some reason right here near the driveway in SJC. I have cut off many large ones for relocation through my beds and more and more just keep coming. I love it!
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11 comments:

  1. Aunt Debbi/kurts momNovember 12, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    Wouldn't it be nice if we could figure out exactly why plants perform so well in one area and poop out in others that seem just as acceptable?

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  2. Dig, Grow, Compost, BlogNovember 12, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    ooh, I love those too! Wish I could keep succulents like that out all year.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 8:12 PM

    Could you explain your process? I have 2 large green agave with numerous pups on each and I would love to move some of the pups elsewhere. The pups are clustered quite tightly - seems a bit dicey to get in there and get just one or two.

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  4. SalimeNovember 12, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Those are amazing!

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  5. CanadianGardenJoyNovember 13, 2008 at 4:23 AM

    Hello Sheila
    I wanted to thank you for your kind and thoughtful note .. I appreciated it very much : )
    Your stand of agave .. is beautiful .. I have a weakness for them .. if only I could have them in my garden too .. yours are gorgeous !

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  6. AnonymousNovember 13, 2008 at 5:53 AM

    You have to love the plant that keeps on giving. :)

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  7. susanaiNovember 13, 2008 at 6:26 AM

    Yours is a most beautiful garden. Succulents are THE best!Keep on with your blog - it's a beauty.

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  8. SheilaNovember 13, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    Ann, propagating pups from agaves is very easy and almost fool proof. Just take a sharp knife and cut one away from the parent plant, making sure you get a bit of stem. Then let the pup sit out for about a week so the wound will heal over before putting it in the ground. Plant it up to the first set of leaves and it will grow roots and prosper in no time at all. Good Luck!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    Thank you for generously sharing on your site. I'm slicing off a pup today!

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  10. JulieNovember 22, 2008 at 5:21 AM

    This is a beautiful agave! So soft looking! Not hard and thorny like so many other agave. I would love this here in south Florida! Thanks for showing.

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  11. QuailFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Stunning! The bright green just screams 'exotic' and 'lush'. You're lucky they are so prolific!

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