What is the Spanish bayonet?

Spanish bayonet is a Yucca plant that can reach 15 feet (4.5 meters). The plant produces several strong stems similar to the trunk in medium dense clusters. Slightly serrated, stiff, straight leaves protrude from dense stems. The younger goes towards the upper part of the plant directly up, while older leaves towards the Spanish bayonet base. The Spanish bayonet is originally from North Carolina, Florida, Mexico and Western India, has been naturalized for most of the US and is widely cultivated as a spectacular garden display in the US and a lot of the world. These spines are able to penetrate heavy clothes and deliver a deep, painful injection. Therefore, it is advisable to grow this plant only in areas where people and pets are unlikely to have to clean the past. If only a small display is present, the spine can be removed to minimize the risk of injury. Can tolerate a long dry season or a period of drought and still can prosper in the soil poor onnutrients. In such unfavorable conditions, the plant still maintains good general health, but growth is often slower. This species has an extremely high tolerance of salt and is therefore often grown in coastal areas, especially where other plants are sparse and the soil is poor.

This species is robust and durable and has several pests or common diseases that damage it. Occasionally, stains of leaves or molds with powder may occur. While these diseases are unsightly, the Spanish bayonet makes little serious or permanent damage. Leaves and mold problems are treatable with the appropriate spray.

When the trunk on the plant reaches or exceeds 15 fees (4.5 meters) in height, it often becomes top and bends towards the ground. After reaching the ground, the growing tip bends again and the plant begins to grow up again. OME is possible to grow this plant for landscaping and gardeningZit the plant only to one suitcase if the grower repeatedly removes the new stems as it appears. The Spanish bayonet produces long, thin stems of bright white flowers from the end of spring to the end of summer. Each flower has a diameter of about 4.5 inches (10 cm).