Their slow-growing nature and interesting appearance make the smaller varieties excellent choices as houseplants. Agaves do very well in dry indoor winter environments, though you must be able to give them plenty of sunlight.
It's low on the glycemic index (GI) . If you have diabetes, a low-GI diet may help you control your blood sugar. Growers who live in areas with chilly winter temperatures typically grow the plant outdoors when the weather is nice and bring it indoors during winter.