Giessen:nach dem gießen immer wieder antrocknen lassen

Standort:regengeschützer sonniger

Überwinterung:frostfreier, heller Standort, auf Dauer nicht unter 10 Grad

Verwendung:Balkon, Terrasse

Wuchs:Höhe 150 cm

Sonstiges:
Superb rosette-forming succulent with thick, pointed grey-green leaves viciously edged with hooked spines. Ideal for growing in a cool conservatory or temperate greenhouse where they make fine specimen plants. Towards the end of the plant's life a towering greenish-yellow flower spike of up to 10 metres appears, after which the plant dies, leaving small side-shoots to grow on.

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, slightly acidic, sharply drained soil (or cactus compost for containers)
Rate of growth: slow
Flowering period: July to September
Flower colour: greenish-yellow
Hardiness: tender

Garden care It is essential to wear robust gloves when handling these plants to prevent a painful injury from the spiny thorns. During the summer water regularly and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser three or four times. Reduce the frequency of watering in autumn and do not water in winter

Erkrankungen:
Stängelhalsfäule ~ Sclerotinia