Beschorneria dekosteriana

Also Known As

Beschorneria decosteriana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Beschorneria dekosteriana plant details

Beschorneria dekosteriana is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer green and red flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Beschorneria dekosteriana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green and red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Beschorneria dekosteriana

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the more robust species of this agave relative, this collection is from the high mountains of northeastern Mexico, growing in the shade of oaks and pines. Leave are 5" wide in rosettes, each stretching to over 3 ft. And flower spikes are 6 ft tall or more with astoundingly red stems, red and green flowers, and pink-blushed seed pods! Drought tolerant but loves a little summer water. A bold-textured garden plant in dappled shade to full sun where temperatures seldom drop below 15F, mid USDA zone 8. Plants have recovered quickly from temperatures as low as single digits, zone 7, provided good drainage and a wee bit of overhead protection.

By: Cistus Nursery

Pretty wild Agave relative from Mexico which came through 14 °F on our berm last winter with a light straw mulch. I think it would have been fine without a mulch. This has a 3' stem from which hangs tubular red flowers followed by swollen seed pods. Interesting and showy.