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Mexican Grass Tree (Nolina parviflora)

Nolina parviflora, the Mexican Grass Tree, is a striking evergreen perennial native to Mexico, featuring a trunk-like caudex and a crown of grass-like leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. A gritty, sandy mix or cactus/succulent potting mix is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-27°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Bright, direct light is ideal.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. A gritty, sandy mix or cactus/succulent potting mix is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-27°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear, grass-like

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Beaucarnea longifolia (Karw. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Baker
Beaucarnea parviflora (Kunth) Baker
Cordyline parviflora Kunth
Dasylirion humboldtii Kunth
Dasylirion longifolium (Karw. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Zucc.
Nolina altamiranoana Rose
Nolina elegans Rose
Nolina longifolia (Karw. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Hemsl.
Roulinia humboldtiana Brongn.
Roulinia karwinskiana Brongn.
Yucca longifolia Karw. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsparagaceae
  • genusNolina
  • speciesNolina parviflora
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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