Grass tree.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Perennial shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 14 a 30 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 5 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Winter to spring

Cuidados

Ensure the soil drains exceptionally well to prevent root rot, as these plants are very sensitive to excess moisture. Watch for yellowing leaves or a soft trunk, which are clear signs of overwatering. They thrive best when left undisturbed in a sunny spot.

Riego

Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between sessions.

Abonado

Use a low phosphorus native plant fertilizer during the growing season.

Poda

Only remove dead, brown leaves from the base of the crown.

Trasplante

These plants dislike root disturbance, so only repot when absolutely necessary.

Suelo

Sandy, well draining soil

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-5 a 40°C

Humedad

20 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for several hundred years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The resin is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion is not recommended.

Niños

The stiff, needle-like leaves are sharp and pose a puncture risk to small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sharp, stiff leaf tips can cause mechanical skin irritation.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen produced during flowering can trigger mild allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

The plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

Cómo identificarla

• Long, thin, grass like leaves
• Thick, blackened, resinous trunk
• Tall, cylindrical flower spikes
• Dense, rounded foliage crown

Altura

1,5 a 3m

Anchura

1 a 2m

Hojas

green, blue-green, evergreen

Flores

cream, white, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Fungal decay caused by overly wet soil conditions.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Ensure the plant is kept in a frost-free environment if temperatures drop below freezing. Keep the soil very dry during the winter months to prevent rot.

En maceta

It can be grown in large, deep pots with excellent drainage, but prefers being planted in the ground.

Group with other drought-tolerant Australian natives to ensure consistent water needs.

Buenas compañeras

• Banksia — They share similar requirements for well-draining, nutrient-poor soil.
• Anigozanthos — They provide a striking textural contrast in dry, sunny gardens.

Especies parecidas

• Xanthorrhoea australis — It is a closely related species with a similar growth habit and appearance.

Ciencia

Familia

Asphodelaceae

Género

Xanthorrhoea

Orden

Asparagales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Southwestern Australia

Conservación

This species is protected in its native range and wild collection is strictly regulated.

It is a fire-adapted species that relies on periodic burning to clear competition and stimulate flowering.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, habitat for insects

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, escarabajos

Usos

ornamental specimen, xeriscaping, coastal garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How fast does it grow?

It is extremely slow, growing only 1 to 2 centimeters of trunk per year.

Does it need fertilizer?

It is adapted to nutrient-poor soils and generally does not require supplemental feeding.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name comes from the Greek words for yellow and flow, referring to the resin. The specific epithet honors the German botanist Ludwig Preiss.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as a grass tree.
• The trunk is actually a dense accumulation of old leaf bases and resin.
• It often flowers more prolifically following a bushfire.
• The resin was historically used as a glue by Indigenous Australians.

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• Plantas resistentes a la sequía
• Plantas que los ciervos no comen