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Craglily

Craglily are a genus of herbaceous perennials with corms and large roots that double as nutrient and water storage. These drought-tolerant plants have been used as ornamentals for their attractive flowers. The genus name Echeandia honors the Spanish Botanist Pedro Gregorio Echeandia. Species of the genus may be easily confused with Yuccas or Stargrasses.

Scientific classification

Genus

Craglily (Echeandia)

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Perennial

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Species

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Care Guide for Craglily

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Water

Water: Craglily thrives in arid environments, exhibiting excellent drought tolerance. It prefers drier conditions with watering once weekly. Best grown outdoors, craglily requires adjusted watering during active growth periods to maintain health without soil saturation.

Propagation: Craglily can be propagated through clump division, offsets, or seeds. Successful propagation requires well-draining soil, warmth, and bright, indirect light. Key tips include ensuring roots develop on offsets before separation and controlling conditions for seed planting. Overall, craglily has moderate propagation difficulty.

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