dasylirion longissimum
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It is an endemic cactus from Mexico, which is characterized by being a shrubby species with a single trunk of evergreen leaves, these are long that sprout in all directions creating a very special spherical appearance of this species. In addition to having such a characteristic shape, it is a very resistant and drought-tolerant plant.
Boot height 0.40 cm
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DASYLIRION LONGISSIMUM
It is a species that belongs to the Aspargaceae family, being endemic to the Chihuahuan Desert, Mexico.
It is a shrubby plant, having a single trunk with long and strong evergreen leaves, characterized by having the tips of these brown and the rest of the leaf green. The leaves of this Dasylirion are long, with lots of them pointing all over the place. It is a very resistant plant and very tolerant to droughts. Its erect inflorescence is born from its leaves, spiky giving flowers, which are born at the upper end of this spike in warm seasons. It can withstand temperatures down to -9ºC.
DECORATION OF ... EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR?
Preferably, this succulent is used to decorate the exterior or garden of the house. Since it is usually the thick type with long, thin leaves that point from the center of the plant to both sides creating a circular shape. It is a perfect option to consider if we want something different in our garden. Because it is a very resistant plant, it does not need constant watering and only needs a large number of hours of explosion in the sun.
CARE FOR CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS
They are showy plants, very pretty and that practically do not need much maintenance.
- They prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, preferably next to a window, on a balcony, a terrace or in your Garden.
- They can withstand low temperatures, around 5ºC.
- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in the soil and in a pot.
- The ideal substrate for cacti has to be combined with sand and gravel, so that they have good drainage, humidity and excess water are not good.
- Irrigation does not have to be excessive. From spring to autumn, which would be its growth period, water every 15 days, abundant watering and wait until the soil is very dry again. In winter do not water or give one watering per month.
- Fertilizer. During the growing season (spring - autumn) you can fertilize them with worm humus. Eggshells are a good homemade fertilizer, they contain (Calcium, Iron, Potassium, magnesium and Phosphorus) these nutrients are very important and favor their growth, you must crush and mix them with the substrate, administer them a couple of times a year.
- Treatment against fungi due to excess humidity, disinfect the area with a copper-based fungicide.
- If you want to transplant them from the pot or the ground, the best time would be from spring.
And don't forget that to work with cacti you have to wear good gloves.
dasylirion longissimum
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It is an endemic cactus from Mexico, which is characterized by being a shrubby species with a single trunk of evergreen leaves, these are long that sprout in all directions creating a very special spherical appearance of this species. In addition to having such a characteristic shape, it is a very resistant and drought-tolerant plant.
Boot height 0.40 cm