How to prune agave tequilana

Spring or early summer for pup removal; dead-leaf removal any time. Cut dead outer leaves flush to the stem with a pruning saw or serrated blade — the leaves are large and fibrous. Remove pups by exposing the rhizome and cutting cleanly; let the cut surface callous for 24 hours before potting in dry mix.

Annually for pup removal; dead-leaf tidying as needed. Agave tequilana (Blue Agave) grown as a container plant needs minimal pruning. Remove dead or damaged outer leaves at the base. In garden settings, lower leaves naturally dry and can be cut away. Pups (hijuelos) develop regularly and are typically removed to keep the parent plant vigorous and for propagation.

Cut dead outer leaves flush to the stem with a pruning saw or serrated blade — the leaves are large and fibrous. Remove pups by exposing the rhizome and cutting cleanly; let the cut surface callous for 24 hours before potting in dry mix.