How to Tell Aloes from Agaves

A simple, clear description of the characteristics of aloes and agaves. After watching this video, viewers will easily be able to differentiate between the two varieties of plants. Appropriate for beginning and advanced gardeners.
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[@robertogomez2687]

Thanks a Lot Excelent Information

[@UCMasterGardeners]

Wonderful video and do many good tips. Great job San Luis Obispo!!

[@ucmastergardenersofsanluis8276]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@PattySmith-zh1wi]

Love the tip with the wine cork.

[@janelynn2560]

I thought I bought an aloe plant in a small pot a few years ago. I realize now after watching your video that it is an agave plant and it is huge already lol. I’m living in the Central Coast, too.

[@ybrynecho2368]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@kiyomiswan4871]

very informative TY greatly. is it possible to send photo of my plant,now that i was able to clarified in your video its not a aloe,mostlikely its some species of agave.checking google doesnt seems to have photos of mine. its blooms arent like any of the agaves photos on web. asking for assist.