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How to grow and care for Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr., Desert candle, Wheeler sotol, Grey sotol, Sotol plant

Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 14 days

Water

How to water Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr.

How often should I water?

check Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. Every 14 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

leaves look a little wrinkled

When is the Dormant period

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

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-2~40℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

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16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy!

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. is a member of Asparagaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone8 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusDasylirion
SpeciesDasylirion wheeleri

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