Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Desert, Lower slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Rosette
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
DASYLIRION texanum
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
In German
Cardon
Dasylirion texanum
In Portuguese
Cardon
sotol
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Dasylirion
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Sotol
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Sotol? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Sotol. Cardon has thorns and Sotol doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sotol has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Sotol and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Sotol
Season and care of Cardon and Sotol is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Sotol Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Sotol season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Sotol is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Sotol is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Sotol Physical Information
Cardon and Sotol physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sotol height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Sotol are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Sotol flower color: Yellow
- Sotol leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cardon and Sotol
Care of Cardon and Sotol include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sotol pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sotol needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.