0How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylow
Min. temperature-20 °CJanuary
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
February
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
April
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
The sunniest window (south or west).
May
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
June
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
July
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
August
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
September
Deeply, but only once the soil is completely dry.
No feeding now.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
December
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
Flowers only once and the rosette then dies; the leaf tips are razor sharp – mind your eyes.
Parry's agave – what to know
Parry's agave (Agave parryi) belongs to the Asparagaceae family (genus Agave) and is listed in our catalog under “Succulent”. Its needs – light: full sun; water: low; humidity: low. Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates. Rest period: dry winter rest. Typical flowering time: June, July. Easy enough for beginners. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning. Nobody on Perfect Plants Club has added it to their collection yet – be the first!
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Parry's agave?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Parry's agave need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Parry's agave get?
Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Parry's agave toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Parry's agave flower?
Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Tips and questions about this species
Agave
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