Considering the agave plant’s natural environment is quite ... Agaves prefer rocky or sandy soil. “As a desert native, agave plants need well-drained, gritty soil,” says Miller.

These plants are incredibly drought-tolerant and can thrive in harsh desert conditions. To grow agave, plant it in well-drained soil and provide full sun. Agave is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and ...

"Our chromosome-level genome assembly of Agave hybrid NO.11648 represents a monumental step in plant science. By decoding the genetic architecture of CAM photosynthesis, we not only enhance our ...

Botanist Gustaf Starck rallied those passionate about preserving desert plant life with a giant sign ... according to a 1985 article by Elizabeth Fritz for Agave, the Desert Botanical Garden's ...