small-flowered hesperaloe
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A yucca-like perennial, forming clumps of arching, linear, leathery leaves to 80cm long, often with thread-like filaments at the margins. In summer, flowerspikes up to 1.5m are produced, bearing numerous tubular to bell-shaped pink flowers, yellow within
Scientific classification
- Species
- small-flowered hesperaloe (Hesperaloe parviflora)
- Genus
- Hesperaloe
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of small-flowered hesperaloe
Distribution map
USA (Texas) to Northeastern Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of small-flowered hesperaloe
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small-flowered hesperaloe care guide
- Water infrequently, wait for full soil dryness before rehydrating soil
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water infrequently, wait for full soil dryness before rehydrating soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingMinimal diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed once yearly springtime
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or separating offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingOutdoors, grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. In growth water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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