Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Hydrangea
In German
Esslöffel
Hortensie
In French
Desert cuillère
Hortensia
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Hortensia
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Hortênsia
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Hortensja
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Hibiscus
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Desert Spoon and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Spoon and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Desert Spoon and Batavia. Desert Spoon has thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Spoon does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Spoon has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Batavia has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Desert Spoon and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Batavia
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Batavia Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Batavia are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Batavia
Care of Desert Spoon and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.