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Mescal (Agave sisalana) Care Guide

Care guide for Mescal: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Mescal

📷 Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Mescal is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 21 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (15-40%).
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-8.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~1.5 m (5.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Mexico Southeast.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.