Beschorneria ‘Forest Frost’

Soft agave-like rosette with stardust variegation. Suckers. Annual, showy, rosy flowerstalks with green flowers at maturity.
height 1–5ft
width 1–3ft
tolerates Cool Summers, Drought, Deer , Pots
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		 24F
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		 13, 15–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Suckers to make a tight clump. If removing lower leaves be sure to use a sharp serrated tool as the leaves are surprisingly fibrous.
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.

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.