Agave 'Moonshine'

Scientific Name

Agave 'Moonshine'

Common Name(s)

Moonshine Agave

Scientific Classification

Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Agave

Origin

Agave 'Moonshine' is an Agave attenuata hybrid introduced by Dutch collector Stef van Dort.

Description

Agave 'Moonshine' is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of smooth, blue-green leaves with red edges. It can grow either solitary or with a few rosettes in a clump. The rosettes can reach up to 18 inches (45 cm) in height and 30 inches (75 cm) in diameter.

How to Grow and Care for Agave 'Moonshine'

Light: Like all Agaves, this plant requires full sun to partial shade. If you are growing A. 'Moonshine' indoors, choose a bright, sunny window with as much sun as possible. From spring to fall, it loves going outside.

Soil: A. 'Moonshine' will tolerate most soils as long as they have good drainage, but its preference is sandy or rocky soil.

Hardiness: During the growing season, it likes warm temperatures, while in winter, when resting, this succulent enjoys cooler temperatures. A. 'Moonshine' can withstand temperatures as low as 20 to 50 °F (-6.7 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b.

Watering: From spring to fall, water thoroughly when the soil becomes dry. In winter, water sparingly about once a month. Plants in containers require more frequent watering than those in the ground.

Fertilizing: For the first two years, give your A. 'Moonshine' a small amount of fertilizer in the spring. After that, established plants seem to take care of themselves.

Repotting: If you notice your A. 'Moonshine' becoming pot-bound, repot it with fresh soil in a pot slightly larger than the old one. Give the plant a week or so to readjust before you water it again.

Propagation: Since it can take years to produce seeds, A. 'Moonshine' is usually propagated by offsets. The best time to remove the offsets is in spring and summer. Sow the seeds in spring.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Agave.

Toxicity of Agave 'Moonshine'

A. 'Moonshine' is not listed as a toxic plant, but it may be mildly poisonous to children and pets.

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