South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
After flowering, should we take off the huge spike?
On plant
Agave americana
- 5 Oct, 2010
Answers
So, yes, remove the spike, if only to keep it from falling on someone. I would also remove the yellowing leaves at the base, but I would keep the barrel-shaped main stem until the "pups" show up, just so it can help feed them.
6 Oct, 2010
Unfortunately the crown of the plant that flowered will now die, but there should be some 'pups' around the base that will grow to produce a new plant(s).
5 Oct, 2010