Dasylirion acrotriche
Green Desert Spoon or Sotol

Dasylirion are group of architecturally beautiful plants that are extremely drought tolerant and easy to maintain. Dasylirion form a genus of 18 varieties native to the desert areas of southern USA and Mexico. Dasylirion usually form a single short trunk topped by an almost spherical head of leaves. Mature plants produce huge flower stock covered in flowers similar to yucca. These spectacular accent plants blend well in either tropical or arid gardens.

Dasylirion acrotriche grows to 4-5 feet tall and wide, forming a dense rosette of green foliage. Over time it develops a stout short trunk. The leathery 2 to 3 foot long, ½ inch wide leaves have teeth along the margins and a spoon-shaped base that gives the plant its name. Desert spoon produces a narrow 9 to 15 foot-tall stalk covered with thousands of tiny greenish-yellow flowers. It is very similar to Dasylirion wheeleri, but has green foliage and faster growth. Dasylirion acrotiche is native to central Mexico and hardy to around 20°F, USDA Zone 8.

Dasylirion is a carefree and durable evergreen shrub; it commonly has a rounded single head, although sometimes multiple heads are produced. It thrives in full sun, but can be grown with some shade and humidity, provided the plant has adequate drainage. Plant in very fast draining soil and provide little or no water in winter. Treat like a succulent.

Dasylirion acrotriche
Green Desert Spoon or Sotol

Cold hardy to about 20° F, USDA Zone 7 - Full Sun or Light Shade - Plant in very fast draining soil and provide little or no water in winter. Treat like a succulent.