In many regions along the Mediterranean, the agave is an integral part of the landscape as a potted plant or in its natural state. If you want to cultivate this plant yourself, which is similar in its needs to cacti, you should not only keep an eye on the temperature on site.
What temperature does an agave need to overwinter?
The ideal temperature for agaves is 10 to 15 degrees Celsius during wintering. Be sure to avoid waterlogging, abrupt temperature changes and too little light to ensure successful growth of the plant.
Observe the care instructions for the respective type of agave
Whether an agave is hardy or not depends not least on the type of agave in question. The older specimens of some agave species can be overwintered outdoors in certain locations, while others are better off on the windowsill. Basically, relatively fresh cuttings should be better protected from frost than older specimens.
A temperature that is too low is not always to blame
If agave leaves turn yellow during or after overwintering, this is not necessarily due to frost damage. The reasons can also be found in the following factors:
- Waterlogging at the roots
- Heat damage caused by an abrupt change during wintering
- Diseases
- too little light in the winter quarters
Tip
When overwintering indoors, the agaves grown in pots on the terrace should be kept as cool as possible at around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. If possible, these agaves should not be placed in a full sun location in the spring in order to make it easier for the plants to adapt to the change.
