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Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Caribbean Agave is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
EXTREMELY LOW water — near zero once established. One of the most drought tolerant plants in South Florida. ZERO supplemental irrigation during rainy season. Coastal rain and humidity provide sufficient moisture for established plants.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: If any: very light balanced slow-release once per year in February. Over-fertilization harmful.
Schedule: No regular fertilization needed or recommended. Coastal soils and rain sufficient for naturalized species.
Tolerancia a la Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 3–5 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 4–6 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- slow
- Demanda de Agua
- 1/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 9, 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 9/10
Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Caribbean Agave grow in South Florida?
Caribbean Agave has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Caribbean Agave safe for pets?
Caribbean Agave is not safe for pets. Sharp terminal spines — significant physical injury risk to pets. Agave sap contains saponins — GI irritation if ingested. Not appropriate in pet access areas.
How much water does Caribbean Agave need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Caribbean Agave is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Caribbean Agave tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Caribbean Agave has high salt tolerance (9/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Caribbean Agave available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Caribbean Agave is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Moderate Broward availability.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Limited Palm Beach availability.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Limited Collier availability.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. Naturalized throughout Monroe County and Florida Keys — this is the most common Agave in the Keys landscape.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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