Overwintering guide
How to overwinter agave attenuata 'boutin blue'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — agave attenuata 'boutin blue' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills agave attenuata 'boutin blue' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and agave attenuata 'boutin blue' rots from the base.
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Overwintering agave attenuata 'boutin blue' — FAQ
Does agave attenuata 'boutin blue' need to come indoors for winter?
Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move agave attenuata 'boutin blue' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water agave attenuata 'boutin blue' in winter?
Cut watering right back — agave attenuata 'boutin blue' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills agave attenuata 'boutin blue' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and agave attenuata 'boutin blue' rots from the base.