Dasylirionis a small genus of 18 semi - lush specie resemblingYuccaandAgave . These striking plants are native to the southernUnited StatesandMexico . They rise in desiccated land along juiceless washes and on rough hillside where soils are porous and well - drained . In their native habitats , no pelting may hang for ten month or more , so they have adapted to come through such an extended drouth .
Dasylirions produce enormous little potato of narrow leaf , often stiff and serrated at the edges . Some coinage are significantly barbed , while others are quiet . Leaves may be just the width of a kebob skewer or flat , thread - like , low-spirited , and slightly twisted . Over clip the plants develop trunks that may be will natural with their cloak of drained , ironical leaves or pruned clean for a more architectural form .
These plants often flower but not every year . They are diecious , which think of male and female flowers are bear on separate plants . When blooming , they beam up fixed stalks to the height of a one - story rooftop . The upper half to third is thick covered with pallid chickenhearted hooked blossoms pollenate by various fast-flying insects . After blooming , the dry out stalks are covet for group in decorative urns .
Photo viafloresefolhagens.com.br
Only a few species ofDasylirionare commonly grown . They can be remarkably drought , heat , and cold tolerant . The most important in the modern design world is the hemispherical wiryDasylirion longissimum . value for its flat blue leaves , Dasylirion wheeleriis choose as an outside landscape plant for desert gardens with a cast - smoothing iron fundamental law . Dasylirion acrotrichumis prefer for its coloring , which lends a more riotous character to the garden .
little plants are relatively inexpensive , but larger ones are a fortune .
Dasylirions are slow - produce , slaphappy , lasting , drouth - liberal plant . However , they mature quicker if watered well . Do not water the crown , though they rot easily . In the garden , they should be placed in a sunny , well - drain area with additional summer water supply in dry clime . These make great plants for xeriscape gardens and conflate well in tropical or desiccate garden . Dasylirions are also excellent potted specimens , and their symmetrical form provides a striking focal point .
They will tolerate some shade but grow good in full sun . PlantDasylirions in fast - draining soil and provide little or no water in winter . Treat them like a succulent . Best where winter temperatures stay above 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) but can take some periods of hoar . Plants in containers can be moved inside during longer inhuman spells .
Dasylirions are easy to circularize from seed or cuttings .
Did you feel this helpful ? deal it with other succulent lovers !
