Tequila Agave Plant Care

Tequila Agave (Tepuia tatei) belongs to the Ericaceae family within the Tepuia genus. Tequila Agave is native to Mexico. Tequila Agave is also known as Tepuia Tatei Agave.

Tequila Agave displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Tequila Agave produces small bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink and white.

Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Tequila Agave every 14–21 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Tequila Agave thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Tequila Agave in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Tepuia tatei tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Tequila Agave prefers humidity levels of 30–50%.

Well-draining acidic soil mix with peat moss and pine bark. Good drainage is essential for Tequila Agave to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Tequila Agave every month during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial to full shade and well-draining acidic soil mix with peat moss and pine bark. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Tequila Agave can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Tequila Agave while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.

Young and container-grown shrubs need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.

Tequila Agave can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings.

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Tequila Agave is susceptible to spider mites, lace bugs, root weevils. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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