Dasylirion serratifolium

Description

Growing within the rocky slopes or shrubby woodland of Southeastern Mexico, Dasylirion serratifolium forms a perfect dense rosette of long sharp leaves. Leaf margins are serrated, while the tips grow with fine white fibres. As the plant matures spent leaves produce a thick woody trunk.

WATERING

Water when soil is dry 100%. Water lightly (if at all) during winter months.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March – November.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.