Beschorneria
About Beschorneria
Beschorneria is a clump-forming yucca in the agave family native to northern Mexico. It works well in containers or planted in small groups along a shrub border. It is drought-tolerant and suitable for rock gardens.
Taxonomy
Beschorneria yuccoides
Beschorneria
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Beschorneria

How often to water your Beschorneria

every 12
Beschorneria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Beschorneria in your home

a window
Beschorneria love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Beschorneria does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Beschorneria in your home š”.

How to fertilize Beschorneria

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Beschorneria after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Beschorneria thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Beschorneria requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Beschorneria is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Propagation
Beschorneria can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Beschorneria
Beschorneria
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
