Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Western China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
Rosa filipes
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Kiftsgate Rose
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Kiftsgate Rose
In German
Esslöffel
Kiftsgate Rose
In French
Desert cuillère
Kiftsgate Rose
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Kiftsgate Rose
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
Kiftsgate Rose
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Kiftsgate Rose
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Kiftsgate Rose
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Kiftsgate Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
- Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose
Care of Desert Spoon and Kiftsgate Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiftsgate Rose 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 Kiftsgate Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.