Dasylirion wheeleri (Desert Spoon) is a very ornamental evergreen succulent boasting a perfectly symmetrical rosette packed with hundreds of long, narrow, silvery blue-green leaves tipped with white fibers. The leaves can reach 5 ft. in length (150 cm) and are adorned with golden spines along their margins. The rosette sits on a stout short trunk.

How to grow Dasylirion wheeleri growing and care:

More than 3C, well-drained soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spiny leaves

Planting season:
All year (in cold place better not in the winter)

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems

Size of the plant?
1-2 m, 40-80 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Summer

General information about the flower
Green-yellowish flowers grows in spike on stems and creates shape like ice-pop.

Scientific name:

Dasylirion wheeleri

Every seed variety undergoes organic cultivation and self-testing on our South African, Botswanan, Zambian, and Tanzanian farms. Our commitment lies in offering a diverse selection of organically grown, open-pollinated, Non-GMO seeds, proudly produced and acclimated locally.

Before planting, please verify the conditions in your area suitable for the specific seed type. Growth rates and germination times hinge on various factors like soil conditions, rainfall/watering patterns, climate, and more. The outcome of growth and harvest may be influenced by these conditions.