Xanthorrhoea preissii

Western Australian grass tree

Dome of wiry, grasslike leaves slowly gains height as trunk forms. Long-lasting staff-like flowerstalk appears every few years, coated in tiny cream flowers. Hardy, bewitching.

Altura	3–10 pies
Ancho	3–12 pies
Tolera	Frío, Veranos frescos, Sequía, Calor, Macetas, Descuido, Viento
Riego	Bajo
Water this plant infrequently, when the top two inches or so of soil feel dry. Usually this will mean every week or two in dry weather. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every four to six weeks in dry weather, or maybe even not at all. Since this plant is from the summer-dry climate of Southwest Australia, it has very similar needs to native California chaparral plants. This plant also thrives with higher levels of watering, as long as the medium is well-drained. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn't run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. This plant will look more lush if given water every two to four weeks during dry weather once established. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
Resiste hasta	18 °F
Exposición	Sol parcial – Pleno sol
Características	Abejas, Con flores, Follaje vistoso, Tipo pasto, Roseta, Escultural, Forma tronco
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus
Fertilización	Necesita poco, Sin fósforo
Origen	Suroeste de Australia
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	8, 9, 14–24, H1, H2

Notas de cultivo

Good drainage and low-nutrient (especially low phosphorus) soil are best for this succulent-like plant.

Grassy element looks amazing planted en masse as a filler or singly in a pot. Slow to form a trunk, it eventually becomes an upright specimen, sparsely branching.

Can live on rainfall alone once established, especially in coastal areas. Viable in bright, dappled shade. Picture a light eucalyptus canopy casting its lacy shadows. But faster and more vigorous with sun.

Subtly serrated leaves can inflict paper cuts: Wear gloves when grooming; break off dead leaves at their base under the green crown.

This plant survives fires in Australia and as such is likely to survive a wildfire here in California. Plant it as part of your fire-resilient garden strategy in the urban interface.

Interés especial

Towering, lance-like flowerstalks are shy to appear but persist long after flowering and add an intriguing, eccentric motif, sometimes leaning or gently zig-zagging in silhouette. Bees love them.

Más información

One of the most sought-after and well-adapted plants for California gardens. It might be your favorite person's favorite plant.

Enlaces

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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