How to prune agave difformis

Any time for dead leaves; spring for offset removal. Use a sterile knife or blade to cut dead outer leaves as close to the base as possible. To separate offsets, expose the rhizome with a trowel and cut cleanly. Allow cut surfaces to callous for a day before potting in dry, fast-draining mix.

Rarely — cosmetic and propagation only. Agave difformis is a compact agave with unusual, irregularly shaped leaves that requires almost no pruning. Remove dead outer leaves at the base only. Its interesting leaf form is best left undisturbed. This species does produce basal offsets, which can be carefully removed and propagated once they develop roots.

Use a sterile knife or blade to cut dead outer leaves as close to the base as possible. To separate offsets, expose the rhizome with a trowel and cut cleanly. Allow cut surfaces to callous for a day before potting in dry, fast-draining mix.