Agave’Moonshine '
Moonshine Agave
Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Agave
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Agave’Moonshine ' is anAgave attenuatahybrid introduce by Dutch collector Stef van Dort .
Agave’Moonshine ' is an attractivesucculentthat forms rosettes of politic , blue - light-green leaf with red edge . It can grow either solitary or with a few rosettes in a glob . The rosettes can get to up to 18 inches ( 45 cm ) in height and 30 inches ( 75 cm ) in diameter .
light source : Like allAgaves , this industrial plant requires full Dominicus to fond spectre . If you are growingA.‘Moonshine ' indoors , choose a shining , gay windowpane with as much sun as possible . From springtime to fall down , it loves belong alfresco .
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territory : A.Moonshine will tolerate most ground as long asthey have good drain , but it prefer sandy or rocky filth .
Hardiness : During the growing time of year , this succulent like warm temperature , while in wintertime , when rest , it love cooler temperatures . A.Moonshine can hold temperatures as low as20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b .
tearing : From spring to fall , water good when the territory becomes dry . In wintertime , water sparingly about once a calendar month . Plants in containers require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
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Fertilizing : Give your A. ' Moonshine ' a small amount of fertiliser for the first two eld in the spring . After that , established plants seem to take care of themselves .
Repotting : If you notice yourA.‘Moonshine ' becoming pot - spring , repot it with fresh soil in a stack slenderly larger than the old one . Give the plant a week or so to readapt before you water it again .
Propagation : Since it can take years to raise seed , A.‘Moonshine ' is normally propagated by start . The best time to remove the offshoot is in spring and summer . Sow the seed in spring .
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Learn more atHow to develop and worry for Agave .
A.‘Moonshine ' is not listed as a toxic plant , but it may be gently toxicant to children and pets .
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