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Common Sotol

Also known as

Desert spoon, Spoon flower and Sotol

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dasylirion wheeleri

Genus

Dasylirion

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Common Sotol

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Sotol

Common Sotol needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Sotol in your home

Common Sotol love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Sotol does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Sotol in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Sotol

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Sotol: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Sotol after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to report

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Sotol prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Sotol Water Frequency →

Common Sotol Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Sotol requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Sotol Light Requirements →

Common Sotol Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Sotol is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌸 Flowers

Common Sotol produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Common Sotol Flowers →

Is Common Sotol an Annual Plant? →

Is Common Sotol a Perennial Plant? →

Common Sotol Pollination Guide →

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Sotol will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Common Sotol Lifecycle →

Common Sotol Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Sotol →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Sotol can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Sotol Temperature Tolerance →

Common Sotol Hardiness Zones →

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Winter Care for Common Sotol →

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.