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 light
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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
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.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
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
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
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
The taxonomic classification of Dasylirion wheeleri S.Watson ex Rothr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Dasylirion, Species: Dasylirion wheeleri
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Dasylirion |
| Species | Dasylirion wheeleri |
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