Usos no Paisagismo
Tags de Estilo
Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Spanish Bayonet is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Virtually no supplemental irrigation needed once established. Water 1-2x per week for first 3-6 months of establishment only. After establishment, rainwater is entirely sufficient in South Florida. Overwatering is a primary failure cause — excellent drainage is essential.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Light balanced slow-release fertilizer — minimal need
Schedule: Generally not required — coastal sandy soil native. Light slow-release fertilizer in February if deficiency observed.
Tolerância ao Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 6–15 ft
- Largura Madura
- 3–6 ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- slow
- Demanda de Água
- 1/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida
- Custo Instalado
- $
- Zonas USDA
- 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- None
- Classificação Iguana
- 9/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
Encontre Spanish Bayonet em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.
Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Spanish Bayonet grow in South Florida?
Spanish Bayonet has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Spanish Bayonet safe for pets?
Spanish Bayonet is not safe for pets. Spine hazard — terminal spines cause puncture injuries. Saponins in leaves are toxic to dogs and cats if ingested — causes vomiting and GI distress. Not suitable for pet-accessible areas.
How much water does Spanish Bayonet need in South Florida?
Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Spanish Bayonet is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Spanish Bayonet tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Spanish Bayonet has high salt tolerance (9/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Spanish Bayonet available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Spanish Bayonet is classified as: allowed. Florida native — allowed and protected from HOA prohibition under Florida Statute 720.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
Florida native — allowed and protected from HOA prohibition under Florida Statute 720.3075.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
Florida native — allowed. Appropriate for coastal buffer plantings with no pedestrian access.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
Florida native — allowed. Appropriate for coastal buffer zones with no foot traffic.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
Florida native — allowed. Appropriate for Collier coastal buffer and xeriscape applications with no pedestrian access.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
Florida native — allowed. Excellent salt and wind performance for Keys coastal properties.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guia do Município →Referências completas de portarias disponíveis para assinantes Profissionais. Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.
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