Overview

Dasylirion texanum is a tufted cactus succulent in the genus Dasylirion, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dasylirion texanum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse. It is native to Mexico Northeast and Texas.

About

Dasylirion texanum, the Texas sotol and sotol, is a monocot flowering plant native to central and southwestern Texas and in Coahuila state of northeastern Mexico, including the Chihuahuan Desert.

About the genus

Dasylirion is a genus of succulent, rosette-forming plants in the Asparagaceae family, where it is included in the subfamily Convallarioideae. Most species are native to mountainous arid regions of Mexico, with some species also native to the Southwestern United States. The common name sotol is used in English and Spanish to describe various Dasylirion species, as well as giving its name to a distilled spirit made from some species of the genus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dasylirion

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Dasylirion texanum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Shrubs

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse

Native to

Mexico Northeast, Texas

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dasylirion texanum

Propagation

Seed sown at 21°C in spring

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, Scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions