Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Not available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
spanish dagger
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
Cardon
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Cardon
In French
Spanish bayonet
Cardon
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
Cardon
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Cardon
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
Cardon
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
Cardon
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Spanish Bayonet and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Spanish Bayonet and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Spanish Bayonet and Cardon. Spanish Bayonet has thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Spanish Bayonet does not have fragrant flowers. Spanish Bayonet has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cardon has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Spanish Bayonet and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Cardon
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Spanish Bayonet and Cardon Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Cardon are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Cardon
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Bayonet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.