Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
बीजपत्र
In German
Esslöffel
Cotyledon
In French
Desert cuillère
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Cotyledon
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Cotyledon
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Liścień
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Spoon and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Spoon and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Desert Spoon and Cotyledon. Desert Spoon has thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Spoon does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Spoon has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Cotyledon
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Cotyledon Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Cotyledon are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Cotyledon
Care of Desert Spoon and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.