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And the Chiefsplanet curse lives on.
Returned from vacation to find my beautiful variegated Agave (pictured above) drooped to the ground and falling apart to the touch. Seems a common problem in the Southwest is infestation of Snout nosed Weevils that can kill an entire plant in days. Once they are in, you cannot stop the plant from dying. Certain species of Agave are more prone and this variegated agave is one of those. Seems you can try adding grub repellent into the soil every month during the growing season and that works for some people. Other options are to plant more resistant forms of Agave that are usually the thin leaved variety.
Live and learn but I am pretty bummed about this. I tried to save some baby ones to replant in a different portion of the yard. I am gonna dig up this soil and treat it. Leave it for 3-4 months and then plant a rose garden in this spot.
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