Features:
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Tight rosettes of pale, green leaves
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With maturity comes a long, arching flower spike covered in cream-white flowers (however this may take up to 10 years and depends on location)
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one of the easiest plants to establish and maintain
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Non-spiky foliage so that it is not a danger to any garden
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Position:
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Full sun to part shade.
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Ideal For:
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Decorative pots
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Garden beds
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Architectural feature
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pots and containers
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rockeries
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embankments
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Plant Apart:
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700mm to 1100mm
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Height at Maturity:
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up to 1m
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Environment Conditions:
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Soil: well-drained soil
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Moisture: watered regularly (once every week or two) should be watered more in the hotter and dryer seasons compared to the cooler seasons.
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Durability: requires protection from frost. Best at normal temperature during growth period and a cooler temperature during their rest period.
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Care:
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Preferably should be watered regularly, but will thrive in periods of dryness.
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For strong healthy growth fertilise every 3 to 6 months with a slow release fertiliser.
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Design:
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Interesting feature plant
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Mediterranean and modern style landscapes
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Tropical style gardens
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look great interplanted with other succulents, cacti, flax, bird of paradise, mondo and bongo grass
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