| Common Name | Wheeler's Desert Spoon |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Dasylirion |
| Species | Wheeleri |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Foliage plant, occasional tall flower stalks in summer |
| Leaf Color | Silvery green to grey-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy or gritty mix, high mineral content for drainage
Low water requirement; allow soil to dry completely between watering. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun exposure to maintain compact form and leaf coloration; tolerate partial shade when young but leggy growth occurs
Apply diluted balanced fertilizer once during active growing season (spring)
Remove dead or damaged basal leaves carefully to avoid injury from spines
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