Hardiness zones
Sunset 13-21 (with protection), 22-24
USDA 9 (w/ adequate protection), 10-11
Landscape Use: Entry way accent, containers, shaded and prtected landscapes near buildings, small scale foliar accent.
Form & Character: Evergreen, herbaceous perennial succulent forming dense stands, upright and stiff, tropical
Growth Habit: Moderately basal clumping to 3' in height with a 3' wide, spreading by way of its creeping rhizomes. spread
Foliage/Texture: Elongated succulent, fleshy, dark green strap like leaves, up to 2' in length and 2" in width, margins smooth. Leaves are a darker green, except for cultivated varieties which have many forms of variaegated striations; coarse texture.
Flowers & Fruits: None in shaded landscape settings.
Seasonal Color: None
Temperature: Intolerant of freezing temperatures and temperatures about 105oF.
Light: Partial to full shade best in desert landscapes, absolutely no western sun.
Soil: Light to heavy, avoid high alkalinity
Watering: Regular
Pruning: Limited to none
Propagation: Division of basal clumps every 5 years will generate a plethora of young plants.
Disease and pests: None
Additional comments: This is an excellent foliar accent succulent plant for sensitve shaded areas. There are many named cultivars.
