Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Beaucarnea

Species:

Beaucarnea compacta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

180 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Native Range

Mexico

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with warmth and consistent moisture, though germination can be sporadic and slow.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI