Common Names: Common Sotol or Desert Spoon
Botanical Name: Dasylirion wheeleri
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Cacti or Succulent
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (10°F/-12°C)
Shrub 
Tree
Average Width Growth: 3 Feet - 4 Feet
Average Height Growth: 3 Feet - 6 Feet
Plant Spacing: 4 Feet - 6 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years
Hardy Zones: 8B - 10B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Not Annually; Late Spring - Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring
Applicable Fertilizing: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant. 
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week.  Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.