Nolina parryi
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Nolina parryi

Parry nolina · Parry's beargrass · Parry's sacahuista · Giant nolina · Parry's nolina

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
13
Observations
20

Description

Source: leafsnap

Nolina parryi (Parry's beargrass, Parry nolina, or giant nolina) is a flowering plant that is native to Baja California, southern California and Arizona.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Parry's beargrass is native to open habitats, including sunny meadows and forest edges, which supply abundant light. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Parry's beargrass comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It usually cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilization is essential to the care of Parry's beargrass. Regular feeding throughout the growing season helps maintain the energy needed for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. Failing to fertilize can lead to unhealthy foliage, reduced ornamental appeal, and stunted or weak growth that is more prone to breaking.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Parry's beargrass has rosettes of narrow leaves and tall stems. To promote growth and reduce disease, prune it in early spring. Make sure to use clean cuts and sterilized tools. This low-maintenance plant typically requires minimal pruning, which helps to enhance both its appearance and overall health.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Nolina
Family
Asparagaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
0.91 m to 1.83 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Mexico

Tags (7)

Common Names (6)

en Parry nolina
en Parry's beargrass
en Parry's sacahuista
en Giant nolina
en Parry's nolina
en Bear grass