How to grow Dasylirion longissimum

Dasylirion longissimum grow and care – herbaceous succulent of the genus Dasylirion also known as Mexican Grass Tree, Dasylirion longissimum perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-12.

Dasylirion longissimum leaves

Leaves color green-gray, the leaves are narrow and leaves grow in rosettes structure leaves sharp in the spear shape with spiny margin and create ball shape, the leaves break little bit in the edge to fibers and looks like hairs.

Flower color green-yellowish, the flowers grow in spike on stems and create shape like ice-pop.

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How to grow Dasylirion longissimum growing and care:

More than 3C, well-drained soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spiny leaves

Planting season:
All year (in cold place better not in the winter)

Pests and diseases:
?

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems

Size of the plant?
1-3 m, 40-100 inches, 3-10 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Summer

General information about the flower
Green-yellowish flowers grows in spike on stems and creates shape like ice-pop.

Scientific name:

Dasylirion longissimum

How to grow Dasylirion longissimum

Growing Dasylirion longissimum

Dasylirion longissimum

Categories

Blooming Seasons
  • Summer flowers
Flower colors
  • Green flower
  • Yellow flower
Climate
  • Desert Climate
  • Mediterranean Climate
  • Subtropics Climate
  • Temperate Climate
Leaf color
  • Gray leaves
Ornamental parts
  • Ornamental flower
  • Ornamental leaves
  • Ornamental plant
Plant growing speed
  • Slow growing plants
Plant life-form
  • Evergreen
  • Herbaceous
  • Perennial plant
  • Succulent
Plant Uses
  • Colored leaves
  • Drought tolerant plants
  • Ornamental plants
Planting Season
  • Autumn Planting
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer planting
  • Winter planting
Plants sun exposure
  • Full sun Plants
  • Part shade Plants
Watering plants
  • Small amounts of water
Hardiness zone
  • Hardiness zone 10
  • Hardiness zone 11
  • Hardiness zone 12
  • Hardiness zone 8
  • Hardiness zone 9