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

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Outdoor Exposure Guide

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.