How to Grow and Care for Desert spoon

Desert spoon, also known as Desert sotol, Sotol plant, Wheeler sotol, Grey sotol

Desert spoon enjoys full sun exposure and thrives in well-draining soil, making it particularly suited to arid and semi-arid climates. The most crucial care points include minimal watering to prevent root rot, and providing ample space to accommodate its growth. Due to its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs, desert spoon is generally easy to care for.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Desert spoon

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Late summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Desert spoon exhibits evergreen, durable characteristics with a stout, short trunk. It reaches heights of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) and similar spreads. Notable are its narrow, blue-gray leaves, serrated along the edges, about 3 feet (0.9 meters) long, emanating from a spoon-shaped base. The rough texture of the trunk is accentuated by persistent leaf bases. Sparse flowering manifests in early summer with long stalks of tiny, pale brownish-green flowers stretching 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.6 meters) high. This plant thrives in full sun and demonstrates notable drought tolerance.