Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe Plant Care
Hesperaloe funifera (K.Koch) Trel.
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Hesperaloe funifera is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Texas and northern Mexico, but sometimes cultivated as an ornamental elsewhere.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun to partial shade
20–100°F
10–60%
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How do you care for Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Water Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 20–100°F (-7–38°C) and 10–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe Native To?
What Is the Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe funifera) belongs to the Asparagaceae family within the Hesperaloe genus. Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe is native to Texas and northern Mexico. Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe is also known as Mexican False Aloe.
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe displays a clumping succulent perennial growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe produces tall spikes of tubular coral or red flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 24 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Hesperaloe funifera requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe Need?
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe Prefer?
Hesperaloe funifera grows best at temperatures of 20–100°F. Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe prefers humidity levels of 10–60%.
Temperature
20–100°F
Humidity
10–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with gravel and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Feed Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to red yucca plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe?
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe Need?
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe is native to Texas and northern Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a
Keep exploring plants
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Hesperaloe genus — compare its care with other Hesperaloe species on PlantoScan.
Hesperaloe is part of the Asparagaceae plant family — browse all Asparagaceae genera and species.
Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hesperaloe funifera (K.Koch) Trel., family Asparagaceae (first published in Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 13: 36 (1902)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Funnel-flowered Hesperaloe is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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