Agave weberi

A large, soft-leaved agave of northeastern Mexico, long cultivated for fibre and pulque and now naturalised in Texas and Florida. Grow it in full sun with summer water and a dry winter; it tolerates light frost.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Its wild origin is uncertain because it has long been cultivated; the records here come from the central Mexican plateau at about 1,500–2,200 m, while Wikipedia notes a liking for sandy soils.

Recorded at 1,511–2,241 m, median 1,790 m.

San Luis PotosíTamaulipasQuerétaroHidalgoNuevo León

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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