Life form |
Succulent plant, shrub |
Family |
Agavaceae |
Origin |
Mexico, Central America, South Africa |
Ease of cultivation |
Lung |
The size |
Up to 1.5-2 m in height and width |
Growth rate |
High. |
Lifespan |
10-20 years old |
Temperature |
In summer: best of all is 71,6-77 ° F; It is desirable to have a cool wintering, in winter the temperature is preferably higher than + 44,6 ° F. |
Humidity |
Suitable medium and low room humidity. |
Lighting |
At the south or south-west window. Prefers bright sun. |
The soil |
A rich, well-drained soil is required from 2 parts of coarse sand or perlite, 1 part of garden land, 1 part of sphagnum and 1 part of gravel. pH from 6.1 up to 7.8. |
Watering |
Limited, like all succulents. It is enough to water 1 time in 3-4 weeks, the soil between watering should dry up completely. Can survive a prolonged period of drought. |
Fertilizer |
During growth, every 2-3 weeks, feed fertilizer for cacti and succulents or dilute two-fold complex fertilizer. |
Reproduction |
It reproduces by dividing the rhizomes and separating the children. |
Bloom |
Blooms in summer with large white-green flowers up to 7 cm |
Transfer |
Once a year as it grows. It is preferable to use pots of clay. |
Features of care |
Sufficiently hardy plant. |
Difficulties |
Damaged by scutes, spider mites, mealybugs. Possible root rot with excessive watering, fungal diseases. |
Air cleaning |
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Toxicity |
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