Beschorneria albiflora

trunking beschorneria
Soft, bright-green rosettes cast long showy pink flowerstalks annually when mature. Develops wandering trunks and offsets over time.
Beschorneria albiflora
height 1–5ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Fog, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Beschornerias are drought-tolerant, but they’ll need additional summer irrigation to thrive, especially if placed in a sunny spot.
hardy
to		 15F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Mexico
sunset
zones		 8, 9, 14–24

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Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Beschornerias, with their lovely unarmed leaves, are a wonderful soft element in a tropical or cloud forest garden.
Beschornerias can grow in some shade, but will need sharp drainage. They don’t like wet soil and roots during dark winters. Alternatively, if you are in a hot inland garden, the plant will appreciate some shade.
Suckers are easily removed and rooted, often growing roots before they are even taken off.
Trunks look best when older leaves are removed, though they tend to persist.

Special Interest

Beschornerias bloom in early summer with tall, colorful red-to-pink branched flower spikes composed of many dangling flowers that are much sought after by hummingbirds. Pink flowers are sometimes tinted green or yellow, adding interest. Once the flower spike has dried up it can be removed, encouraging branching or pups on pupping varieties.

Be sure to give it additional food and water after blooming to help it recover.