Watch This Before You Buy Agave Plants! PS: I have a Favorite :)

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What are the best Agaves for your garden? It's determined by several factors. The overall mature size of the Agave is perhaps the most important when thinking about what space it can be used in. But there are also factors such as sharp terminal spines, climate suitability, and aesthetics to consider. In this video, I cover all the different positives and negatives of the most popular Agaves to help folks get a better understanding of which ones to select when planning their garden.
Since Agaves generally have a bold texture, I like to compliment them with ornamental grasses and other plants that have a finer texture. This helps to create texture variation in the landscape which makes your accent plants POP! Use them with smaller foreground succulents to create a layered look. Agaves can also be used to flank walkways to create a grand entrance. The look spectacular in rock gardens, cacti gardens, coastal gardens, and Southwest landscapes.
Here's the Agaves we cover in this video.
Agave geminiflora - Twin Flowered Agave
Agave parryi truncata - Artichoke Agave
Agave victorae-reginae - Queen Victoria Agave
Agave Blue Glow - Blue Glow Agave
Agave attenuata - Foxtail Agave
Agave Blue Flame - Blue Flame Agave
Agave americana - Century Plant
Agave angustifolia Marginata - Caribbean Agave
Agave americana var. Mediopicta Alba - White Striped Century Plant
Agave vilmoriniana - Octopus Agave
Agave desmetiana Variegata - Variegated Smooth Agave
I have selected these because of their popularity and availability. Yes there are many many varieties out there that are fantastic, so feel free to explore and have fun. These are just a few of the Agaves that are tried and true and are great performers in the landscape.
Most of these are native to the Southwestern US and Mexico, so they are very drought tolerant once established. Most require very little maintenance. They are generally deer resistant and are incredibly easy to grow. One thing to note, most Agaves do a have a level of toxins to them which should be considered when planning for your landscape.
I hope this video was helpful..
Happy planting!
- Dom
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  • @ericg5877
    @ericg58773 ай бұрын

    This was a phenomenal video very well put together

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 ай бұрын

    Comments like this make it all worth while 😎Thanks so much for the great encouragement!!

  • @vincentzhang2160

    @vincentzhang2160

    2 ай бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants So many beautiful landscapes shown, very helpful. Thank you for this great content, far better than some of the AI narrated garbage out there.

  • @leeannmansfield5254
    @leeannmansfield5254Күн бұрын

    DREAM to have these outside my house.

  • @956Kety
    @956Kety9 ай бұрын

    I really LOVE all kind of agave, thanks!!!❤

  • @nevaehllehor
    @nevaehllehor Жыл бұрын

    omg this is the best agave video! I usually watch KZread videos with x2 speed but I had to slow this down to admire the pictures. well made👏👏👏

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    THANKS!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😎😎😎

  • @BlancaGarcia-wv7rw
    @BlancaGarcia-wv7rw4 ай бұрын

    these are all beautiful

  • @moomoon1410
    @moomoon14103 күн бұрын

    Okay. I am buying more agave this weekend. 😂😂. Beautiful video. They are so beautiful.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 күн бұрын

    AWESOME!!! Agaves are an addiction lol. Thanks so much for watchin!

  • @rtong888
    @rtong888 Жыл бұрын

    Great video… I hope you will make another video on other agaves. Thank you for your description on each plant. This is very helpful!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words!!… very much appreciated 💯😎😎

  • @MacLaw3084
    @MacLaw308411 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Watch out for those terminal spines, everybody.

  • @helenkotowske3829
    @helenkotowske382910 ай бұрын

    We have 3 clumps of Agave Americana. Once it has pups it is a lot of maintenence. A local couple who were starting a succulent business pruned out some pups. There were Black Widow Spiders hiding underneath!

  • @elarchdesigns
    @elarchdesigns Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see my favourite species desmetiana

  • @floridaman6982
    @floridaman6982 Жыл бұрын

    These things are nuts!

  • @adventuresofmakithegoldenr9195
    @adventuresofmakithegoldenr9195 Жыл бұрын

    I love agaves ❤️

  • @leeannmansfield5254
    @leeannmansfield5254Күн бұрын

    I'd love one of these. I love plants we don't have rhese here in england. We do buy oftern not good health.ive seen the blue ones once in someone's garden.

  • @pattyweidner9995
    @pattyweidner999511 ай бұрын

    Loved your video on aguaves, learned alot!!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Patty!! 🙏🏼😎

  • @Bareness
    @Bareness2 ай бұрын

    So informative and beautiful show. Thanks!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching ❤️😎❤️

  • @rebeccagandi5258
    @rebeccagandi52588 ай бұрын

    Agaves are beautiful look when Properly taken Care of We Love Your Speciality

  • @daisyadair1164
    @daisyadair1164 Жыл бұрын

    I’m just be home agave journey. This video was awesome! I have to say the Artichoke Agave was my favorite!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watchin! Yeah love the Artichoke. Fantastic color and texture. Check out Agave Sharkskin. Another of my personal favs. Just hard to find.

  • @douglaspartello7775
    @douglaspartello77752 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video. It was very informative. I have transformed our public space landscaping with desert themed succulents, with Agave at the center. With the rock flows, it looks great.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 ай бұрын

    My pleasure.. and thank you! Yeah Agaves make spectacular centerpieces 😎

  • @VelvetandToads
    @VelvetandToads Жыл бұрын

    I’m always so excited to see a new video pop up, and now more than ever as I just bought a house with a blank slate of a landscape, except for a canary date palm and... a huge century plant. May I suggest two videos? One on the different types of ceonathus and their uses, and another on ceanothus vs plumbago, as it seems to me they have a lot of similarities despite their different origins. Thanks for all you do!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new home purchase! And thank you so much for the kind words… Incredibly encouraging, and very much appreciated. Will absolutely take your video suggestions into consideration. I’m always thinking about relevant topics and Ceanothus would be fantastic. Thank you so much for watching the videos… And have fun designing your new landscape!

  • @VelvetandToads

    @VelvetandToads

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants 🙏🏻

  • @TheSassyShirl
    @TheSassyShirl Жыл бұрын

    It is so good to watch a clip full of info. One where I don’t have to have my thumb glued to the FF button to cut out the senseless chatter. Thank you really enjoyed watching.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh thanks so much for the encouraging comment. Makes me want to keep makin em! 😎😎🙏🏼

  • @tb6791
    @tb6791 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to put some of your passed on ideas into my yard... 👍

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderland kind words.. and thanks for watchin! Don’t hesitate to ask a question at any point along the way with your landscape project 😎

  • @juliefuller4556
    @juliefuller45563 ай бұрын

    Well presented. Thank you

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watchin! 😎

  • @jstamps9578
    @jstamps9578 Жыл бұрын

    Great information and video examples.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watchin!

  • @rebeccagandi5258
    @rebeccagandi52588 ай бұрын

    Thank You Sir

  • @gardenerbypassion8408
    @gardenerbypassion8408 Жыл бұрын

    Informative

  • @catrejo7907
    @catrejo7907 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video !! 🎉🎉

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the kind words!! And thanks for watchin! ❤️❤️😎😎

  • @jasminerickysoto1923
    @jasminerickysoto1923 Жыл бұрын

    I indeed the Agave blue so like.

  • @claudiahowell9508
    @claudiahowell9508 Жыл бұрын

    Love the info, especially the low tolerance. I am in Northern Ca, Chico in a canyon and we do go down to the high 20’s in the winter and I have lost a few of my new plants. 😢 expensive and frustrating.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watchin 😎🙏🏼

  • @lisadabbs2181
    @lisadabbs2181Ай бұрын

    I agree with you about agave Blue Glow. It's my favorite because it doesn't produce any pups.

  • @taratova
    @taratova Жыл бұрын

    I have many Agave angustifolia Marginata - Caribbean Agave and one is starting to spike. They do propagate and spread. I notice some of my neighbors have now planted them. They are very showy but have to be careful because they are spiny .

  • @chrismichalski671
    @chrismichalski6718 ай бұрын

    I just got an agave pup, I planted it in a pot. I live in Missouri, so It will be brought in for winter. I hope its a slow grower!!!😂

  • @andyroo3022
    @andyroo3022 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks I am planning a garden for my new townhouse when the build is finished. I already have some small agave. Some are small {otatorum and a variegated Potatorum kichiokan. A small Victoria and a similar white stripe Schidigera. I just got small agave xylonacantha pup. Aloes are amazing. I think the Blue Glow you featured will also look grea, and wont get too big for my smaller garden areas. Thankyou, I will avoid some of those bigger beauties. Cacti and Aloes thrive in our Australian sun.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you got a great spaced planned! Thanks for watchin! 😎💚

  • @andyroo3022

    @andyroo3022

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants I have a lot of nice cacti as well. They will stay in my greenhouse at my dear mothers place, except for a few big specimens to go with those aloe. Your video has inspired me.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @anitarohm5031
    @anitarohm5031 Жыл бұрын

    I have all of them. Agave Lover 💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵too!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!

  • @catrejo7907
    @catrejo7907 Жыл бұрын

    I was going to pick up some Americana pups but now I’m not lol I really want the artichoke agave now!!

  • @chipset2900
    @chipset2900 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks that's a good one. Tell us what to do when they're too big, and when...

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watchin! So if an Agave gets to big for its intended space, there’s a couple things you can do. The first thing would be to transplant it to a larger space. However, transplanting agaves is not an easy task as they are kinda hard to manage. If the transplanting option won’t work, I suggest trimming off the bottom layers of the leaves so it’s more upright and vase-shaped. with that said, if it’s in a spot that poses a threat to people as they walk by because of the spine, I would just suggest to remove it and plant either a smaller non-threatening agave, or something completely different.

  • @marcysikes
    @marcysikes Жыл бұрын

    I need to get rid of my agave century plants! They are spreading and taking over! I like unusual plants but definitely planted this in the wrong place!

  • @bodyrot2794
    @bodyrot2794 Жыл бұрын

    I have a few shark skin agaves and they have been my favorite so far. Hard to find though.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Agave Shark Skin is incredible 🙌🙌

  • @lXlElevatorlXl
    @lXlElevatorlXl Жыл бұрын

    3:56 so pretty is it a hybrid like shaka zulu, who looks similar but have more greenish leaves

  • @FontaineDerby
    @FontaineDerby Жыл бұрын

    In the UK, Agave americana and Agave parryi are the only two varieties that are winter hardy with good drainage. Some sources say that they can as low as -9C before suffering damage. I am on the South Coast in the UK and several neighbours have them growing in their front gardens. One has a span of over 10 feet. We get regular frosts and mine are outside in a pot all winter.

  • @marvinl.estesjr.25

    @marvinl.estesjr.25

    4 ай бұрын

    How low can temps reach before damage to the plant

  • @FontaineDerby

    @FontaineDerby

    4 ай бұрын

    @@marvinl.estesjr.25 One source quotes -9c

  • @FontaineDerby

    @FontaineDerby

    4 ай бұрын

    @@marvinl.estesjr.25 -9C

  • @FontaineDerby

    @FontaineDerby

    4 ай бұрын

    @@marvinl.estesjr.25 Down to -9C

  • @cooperbookout6710
    @cooperbookout6710 Жыл бұрын

    Watch This Before You Buy Agave Plants! PS: I have a Favorite :)

  • @manddjohnson
    @manddjohnson Жыл бұрын

    What type of lantana is in the background at 4:22? I love how it has punk/yellow mixed together 😍

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! I believe it’s Lantana ‘Confetti’

  • @kt9495
    @kt9495 Жыл бұрын

    The timing haha. I bought 3 Agaves today. The big ones are so expensive so I just got 1 gal. I’m in S. Texas and don’t see many varieties at all.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh Hahaa… well thanks for watchin. Yeah TX generally gets a little too cool in the winter months for a lot of Agave varieties. There are definitely a handful that can take the low temps though. Good luck on the planting 😎🌱🙏🏼

  • @kt9495

    @kt9495

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants I see you there in the Golden State. Had the blessed experience of living there for 4 years. Left last year and boy do I miss the weather and beaches. Thanks for the wishes, I need them.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Yeah it’s definitely a nice spot to be. I could do without all the political nonsense that goes on over here, but all and all, it’s pretty great. pretty much every outdoor activity you could want is within an hour drive. Whereabouts did you live?

  • @kt9495

    @kt9495

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants I hear ya. All colors bleed the same. I tapped out. I was in Laguna Niguel, at the edge between Dana Point and S. Laguna Beach. Paradise!

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Ohh yeah.. that’s a really nice area. Yeah I keep threatening to move outa here but alas, plants grow great here lol 😂

  • @bigtomatoplantslover6205
    @bigtomatoplantslover6205 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Lovely Plants ^^ Include Like 265, I leave 3 presents. Have a good relationship. My friend, always stay connected~~

  • @vickiesorenson2385
    @vickiesorenson2385 Жыл бұрын

    What some solitary agaves? Ones that don’t pup

  • @thegiftlady1
    @thegiftlady1 Жыл бұрын

    I bought 2 Agave Desert Escape last year at Walmart, $20 each, 20" tall+/-. Both are setting flowers this year. I was excited unt8l I read it's going to die! Can I remove the flower to delay death until the pups can grow more? Each has 1-2 little pups.😢

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Desert Escape Agaves are beautiful! Unfortunately removing the blooms will not really delay the plant dying. It’s kind of like it’s internal clock. Just harvest any pups you can off the base. You may also be able to harvest pops off the bloom stalk. Good luck!

  • @Weifengast
    @Weifengast Жыл бұрын

    Do you have video talk about agave disease? Recently, my agaves are having snout agave weevils. Any advices? Thank you

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t have a vid, but a steady treatment of Neem Oil could do the trick :)

  • @Texy4u
    @Texy4u Жыл бұрын

    Our Agave (century plant) is blooming. What can we expect after blooming as we hear that plant will die?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! So yes the parent plant will slowly start to die off once the bloom has completed its cycle. The bloom stalk will begin to turn brown and the plants foliage will start dropping and looking ‘tired’. Then will brown out. If there are pups around the parent plant, they will grow up and begin their own life cycle. I’d suggest to let just one or two pups grow as the cluster can look a little unruly. Completely remove the parent plant once it begins to die. Hope this helps!

  • @HRTsAFyre
    @HRTsAFyre Жыл бұрын

    Several of my foxtail agaves are blooming right now.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Foxtail Agaves are absolutely spectacular when they bloom. The flow spike is so unique.. love em

  • @HRTsAFyre

    @HRTsAFyre

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants I have three huge plants in bloom right now the bees love the flowers .

  • @FG-dw9cf
    @FG-dw9cf11 ай бұрын

    What can you tell me about agave decipiens? I think they're also known as the Florida agave. It's hard to find much about them

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey! I’m not super familiar with it. I’ve only seen a couple of them here in So Cal. It’s considered a tropical or sun tropical Florida native. I’m not sure about how well it may do elsewhere.

  • @ausarge
    @ausarge Жыл бұрын

    Do you cut the flowering stalks down if they get too high?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes… These are monocarpic, so once the flower stock dies off you can cut them back.

  • @vernonwilson2068
    @vernonwilson2068 Жыл бұрын

    Are there any non monocarpic varieties that don’t take as long to bloom or bloom more than once?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a subspecies of Agave striata called falcata that has been reported to be polycarpic. I personally don’t have experience with it.

  • @tomaszwoznica6647
    @tomaszwoznica6647 Жыл бұрын

    Jakie agavy są mrozoodporne ?

  • @serenayflamenca
    @serenayflamenca2 ай бұрын

    Do any agave withstand -10F? Dallas Tx suburbs.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    2 ай бұрын

    Agave havardiana can take down to -20 f!

  • @stemarinal
    @stemarinalАй бұрын

    Can you trim just he terminal spines?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Ай бұрын

    Absolutely 👍

  • @krishrao7338
    @krishrao7338 Жыл бұрын

    Which are the rain tolerant Agaves?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Agave attenuata and A. Blue Flame for sure. They are more flexible/fleshy so they can take more H2o

  • @shauntromans2404

    @shauntromans2404

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi I live in the UK so very rainy ☔, I grow agave gentryi, agave ferox, agave chrysantha, we have snow most winters, went down to - 7 this year and they handle it fine.

  • @lXlElevatorlXl
    @lXlElevatorlXl Жыл бұрын

    Agave Salmiana ferox not good?

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Another good one!

  • @orlandolanda4144
    @orlandolanda41445 ай бұрын

    Just common sense they all or mostly all have terminal spine.

  • @lorithompson9166
    @lorithompson9166 Жыл бұрын

    I try not to at my agaves.

  • @adrianfdze3810
    @adrianfdze3810 Жыл бұрын

    Your video is so silly all agaves have sharp ends or thorns.. is like making a vídeo of knives and complaining about how sharp they are 🙄🙄.. welcome to Merica!.

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    We’ve had specific requests for agave without SHARP terminal spines, which if you watched the video you would see that some don’t and can be considered much safer than others. Nothing really strikes me as silly about that.

  • @adrianfdze3810

    @adrianfdze3810

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BudgetPlants MERICA🤣🤣

  • @BudgetPlants

    @BudgetPlants

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t get it but cool

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