How to prune the roots of Agave tequila

Does the golden-edged agave need root pruning?

If the roots of the golden-edged agave rot during the cultivation process, the rotten roots need to be trimmed and the healthy parts need to be retained to ensure adequate nutrition.

The golden-edged agave I just bought online needs to have its roots trimmed. You can trim off the withered, yellowed, and rotten roots to allow the plant to grow better.

Root pruning of golden-edged agave and potting

Golden Edge Agave is suitable for planting in loose and fertile soil. You can add an appropriate amount of humus, river sand, and peat soil into the soil, then trim its rotten and withered roots and replant and maintain it.

Golden Edge Agave Root Washing Treatment

Prune the roots appropriately, and when the pruning is completed, soak them in a solution of carbendazim. It usually takes 3 hours to take them out.

Golden edge agave root drying pot

If you place the golden-edged agave under strong sunlight and dry it for about a day, the wound will heal and then you can plant it.

Maintenance of Golden Edge Agave after root pruning

1. After pruning the roots and repotting the golden-edged agave, you need to control the number of waterings. After planting, you can spray water to keep it moist. Remember not to water it too much to avoid the plant rotting.

2. During the recovery stage of the Agave edibletoe, it cannot be maintained under strong light. You can place it in a well-ventilated, semi-shaded environment and wait until it adapts to the new environment before exposing it to the sun.