How to prune agave guiengola

Any time for dead leaves; spring through early summer for pup removal. Use a sturdy pruning saw or heavy knife with gloves to cut dead outer leaves at the base. For pups, expose the rhizome connection and cut cleanly; callous the cut for 24 hours before potting. Avoid disturbing the central rosette.

Rarely — dead-leaf removal and occasional propagation only. Agave guiengola is a large-growing agave from Oaxaca, Mexico, that needs minimal pruning. Remove dead or damaged outer leaves at the base as they dry down. Its broad, glaucous leaves and architectural form are best left natural. It may produce basal pups that can be removed for propagation.

Use a sturdy pruning saw or heavy knife with gloves to cut dead outer leaves at the base. For pups, expose the rhizome connection and cut cleanly; callous the cut for 24 hours before potting. Avoid disturbing the central rosette.