Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! Today it is all about how to grow and care for the Agave ‘Blue Flame’. Blue Flame agave is a bold and sturdy clumping plant that is a hybrid between Agave shawii and Agave attenuata. This evergreen plant has blue-green leaves that grow 3 to 5 feet tall and as wide. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and flexible with a blue-green coloration, with steaks of white running along their length.

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Agave Blue Flame Plant - Care Tips
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - Light and Location
1:44 - Watering
2:14- Temperature
2:46 - Humidity
3:00 - Fertilization
3:28 - Propagation
4:22 - Potting and Repotting
5:31 - Toxicity and Common Pests
6:42 - Note and Avoid
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Summary
Blue Flame agave is a bold and sturdy clumping plant that is a hybrid between Agave shawii and Agave attenuata. This evergreen plant has blue-green leaves that grow 3 to 5 feet tall and as wide. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and flexible with a blue-green coloration, with steaks of white running along their length. The edges are finely serrated and end in a fine tip or spine that adds contrast to the otherwise uniform look of the Agave.

1. Light and Location
Blue Flame Agave need full sun location to grow best. It can tolerate partial shade but will not thrive in that environment. So if you want your ‘Blue Flame’ to perform at its best, a sunny spot is what it needs. However, a little shade during the peak hours of the afternoon is recommended, especially if the sun is scorching hot.

2. Watering
Blue Flame Agave grows well in many different conditions and has low water needs, so it's best to water it regularly throughout the growing season. Water your plant when the soil is dry. Do not overwater it; this will cause root rot. To prevent the roots from getting waterlogged, wait until the potting mix has dried out completely before watering again.

3. Temperature
The ideal temperature for the Agave Blue Flame is between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Although the plant is hardy to temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s still not recommended to let your Agave sit in such low temperatures.

4. Humidity
The ideal humidity for growing agaves is between 40 and 60 percent. Most homes naturally have this humidity level, so there is no need to worry on this front.

5. Fertilization
This agave is a slow-growing plant and will not need much fertilizer to keep it healthy and thriving. It should be fertilized once a year in spring, using a slow-release fertilizer at the base of the plant.

6. Propagation
Propagation by offsets is the only method of propagating ‘Blue Flame.’ Propagation by offsets is easy and fast, which is usually carried out during growing seasons or when repotting making it the best way to produce more plants. Since it is a hybrid, seeds cannot be relied upon to produce true offspring. Here are the steps for propagation: Pick the most developed offset and separate it from the parent plant.

7. Potting and Repotting
When you’re ready to repot Agave’ Blue Flame,’ choose a pot slightly larger than the current pot. Make sure it has drainage holes. Use clay pots because they promote drainage, but any type will work as long as there are drainage holes. When repotting these plants, ensure they are completely dry before moving them into new containers, this allows easy handling without injuring sensitive roots or leaves.

8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Agave ‘Blue Flame’ is mildly toxic to humans, dogs, cats, and horses. It can irritate the skin if it comes into contact with bare skin or is ingested orally. Snails and slugs are attracted to the leaves of Agave. To deter them, try placing an overturned clay pot on the soil around your plant or applying a thick layer of mulch to keep snails at bay.

9. Please Note and Avoid
Over-watering
Placing Under Harsh Sunlight
Using Poorly Drained Potting Mediums
Fertilizing During Dormancy
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