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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

Scientific name

Beschorneria yuccoides

Genus

Beschorneria

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Beschorneria

💦 Water

How often to water your Beschorneria

Beschorneria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Beschorneria in your home

Beschorneria love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Beschorneria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Beschorneria

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Beschorneria: 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 Beschorneria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

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

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at 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

🧐 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.