agave 'Falling Waters'

Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water freely in summer, giving a low-nitrogen feed three or four times. Water less in autumn and keep dry in winter. Hardier than most agaves, and may survive outdoors in a warm position in very well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. See cact and succulent cultivation for further advice

No pruning required

Propagate by seed. Dies after flowering and does not produce offsets

May be susceptible to scale insects

Generally disease-free