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
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