How to tend a Beaucarnea recurvata

Also known as: Nolina recurvata (K.Koch & Fintelm.) Hemsl., Pincenectitia tuberculata K.Koch & Fintelm., Beaucarnea inermis (S.Watson) Rose, Dasylirion inerme S.Watson, Dasylirion recurvatum (K.Koch & Fintelm.) J.F.Macbr., Beaucarnea tuberculata Roezl, Dasylirion inermis S.Watson

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like moderate light, avoid scorching light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or special humus soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Mexico
Category
Agavaceae, Beaucarnea
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
white, leaf color green
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