DASYLIRION longissimum
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DASYLIRION longissimum
Commonly known as Mexican grass tree
Tree-like evergreen shrub with rough bark and crown of pendant rough-margined strap-shaped leaves. A bush-like appearance in maturity. Huge panicles of white flowers in spring and summer
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects -
Place of origin
Mexico -
EvergreenSpreading, entire, 4-angled, stiff, slightly fleshy, olive-green leaves 1.5m (5ft) or more long
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)Grow in a mix of 2 parts each of loam and sand and 1 part peat substitute. Requires full light and low humidity
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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SucculentTree-like succulent. Leaves form a tuft on a slow-growing, scarred trunk to 2m (6½ft) tall. Can produce dense clusters of flowers to 3m (10ft) tall
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
In a very sheltered site
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