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    Dasylirion aff. leiophyllum

    Also Known As

    • Dasylirion aff. Leiophyllum [Mammalique]
    • Dasylirion leiophyllum
    • Desert Candle
    • Smooth Sotol
    • Smooth-leaf Sotol

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-12

    Dasylirion aff. leiophyllum plant details

    Dasylirion aff. leiophyllum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dasylirion aff. leiophyllum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
    Uses: serrated leaves, showy, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dasylirion aff. leiophyllum

    USDA Zones: 7a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Closely related to the smooth-leaf sotol, this form from Mammalique, Cohillo Mexico has narrow, arching leaves ending in frilly, white filifers, the sides dressed with pale, backward facing spines. To 4-6', a standout in the sunny, well-drained garden with only occasional summer water. Summer flowers are greenish white on dramatic stalks to 12'. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. Dasylirion aff. Leiophyllum [Mammalique]

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dasylirion aff. leiophyllum plant

    How to Grow Dasylirion aff. leiophyllum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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