Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Habitat
-
Desert, Lower slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
DASYLIRION texanum
Common Name
Macadamia
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
In German
Macadamia
Dasylirion texanum
In French
Macadamia
sotol
In Spanish
Macadamia
sotol
In Portuguese
Macadamia
sotol
In Polish
Macadamia
sotol
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Dasylirion
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Monocots
Properties of Macadamia and Sotol
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Sotol? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Sotol. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Sotol doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Sotol has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Macadamia and Sotol and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Sotol
Season and care of Macadamia and Sotol is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Sotol Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sotol season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Sotol is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sotol is Neutral, Alkaline.
Macadamia and Sotol Physical Information
Macadamia and Sotol physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sotol height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Sotol are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Sotol flower color: Yellow
- Sotol leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Macadamia and Sotol
Care of Macadamia and Sotol include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sotol pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Macadamia 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.