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
Where is the best place to plant Dasylirion texanum?
Dasylirion texanum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dasylirion texanum need?
Dasylirion texanum grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dasylirion texanum hardy in the UK?
Dasylirion texanum has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Dasylirion texanum?
Seed sown at 21°C in spring.
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