sandpaper sotol

In frost-prone areas, grow in full light in a greenhouse or conservatory with low humidity in a mix of 2:2:1:1 loam:sand:leaf mould:peat-free compost, water freely and fertilize once a month from early spring to autumn, move plants in pots outside during the summer, and water sparingly in winter; in frost-free areas, grow in a hot, sheltered site in full sun in dry, well-drained soil

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown at 21°C in spring

May be affected by scale insects

Generally disease-free