Climate & Hardiness:
- Zones: USDA 5–11
- Cold Hardiness: Down to -20°F (-29°C) once established, provided soil is well-drained
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for best color and form
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent; ideal for desert and high-sun landscapes
- Humidity: Best in dry climates; tolerates moderate humidity with airflow
Planting & Care Tips:
- Soil: Must be fast-draining—gravelly, sandy, or cactus mix soils preferred
- Watering: Water to establish; then maintain as a very low-water landscape plant
- Growth Rate: Semi-slow-growing; forms trunk after several years of rosette development
- Maintenance: Minimal—remove old basal leaves as they dry for a clean trunk look
- Containers: Excellent in large pots or troughs when planted in coarse, well-aerated media
