Here they are at home, they look pretty rough (an understatement) but really, considering they've just been living on air and without much light they look pretty darn good.
We're thinking perhaps Agave 'Blue Glow"? Or maybe Agave 'Burnt Burgundy' (A. palmeri x A. victoriae-reginae).
I was considering doing something to get the root mass/basket to hold soil and leaving them planted in it. But really, after all they've been through these plants deserve the best shot at surviving long term.
So I trimmed them up, happy to see little roots tentatively pushing out...
And potted them up. I'll keep them in the basement for the winter months and give you and update on how they're doing come spring...
And potted them up. I'll keep them in the basement for the winter months and give you and update on how they're doing come spring...
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Fingers crossed for the gutsy agaves!
ReplyDeleteYa, I hope the cush life with soil and light doesn't send them into shock.
DeleteYou did a good deed. The agave gods will bestow their rich blessings upon you!
ReplyDeleteAs for what it is, it's hard to tell right now. For some reason, the first thing that popped into my head is Agave chazaroi, but that seems like a long shot.
Looking up photos I can definitely see why, but they're probably something a bit more common.
DeleteI'm sure you're right. Although chazaroi is in tissue culture, hence fairly available.
DeleteLoree, I hope you saved some of those root baskets you trimmed as a container for some other plant--they'd make fabulous bases for maybe bromeliads?
ReplyDeleteThere was only one "basket", but yes, I saved it.
DeleteA win/win/win with the 2 Agaves plus the root basket! Hope we hear they are coming along well in the future!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed.
DeleteI am a sucker for plant rescues stories. As tough at those two are, I know they'll flourish under your care. It'd be fun to slowly discover what they are.
ReplyDeleteIs the gravel just top dressing?
Chavli
Yes, there's soil under the gravel. I added the top layer because they were so light, dry soil and a dried out plant. I won't water them for a month or so.
DeleteI love that you have come to their rescue. They don't look bad, considering. I'm sure they will thrive, can't wait to see them do so!
ReplyDeleteGreat the you rescued the agaves. I bought the three-tier, iron plant stand. Going to my daughter's house when Bob has time to deliver it. All I have to do is figure how to get it to Spokane!
ReplyDeleteThat makes me think about attaching agaves to tree branches like you would with some of the bromeliads. Just imagine, giant agaves adorning a tree.
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