Beschorneria aff. dekosteriana [large green]

Also Known As

Beschorneria aff. decosteriana [large green]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

7b-11

Beschorneria aff. dekosteriana [large green] plant details

Beschorneria aff. dekosteriana [large green] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. In summer green and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Beschorneria aff. dekosteriana [large green]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: green and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Beschorneria aff. dekosteriana [large green]

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These seedlings from plants originally collected from Mexico’s Tamaulipas State have grown larger than any others we have tried. The succulent, deep green rosettes reach to over 4 ft wide and high and occasional cherry-red and green flower spikes, to upwards of 10 ft, suggest giant hummingbirds hovering just out of sight. Possibly the best attribute of this wonderful plant -- and the whole genus for that matter -- is its agave-like texture coupled with a willingness to grow in medium shade though perfectly at home in full sun in all but the lowest, hottest places. Occasional summer thunder storms, or the equivalent thereof, simulate its mountain forest home. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7, having lost its leaves but recovered from around 10F in gardens…not ours, thankfully.