Outdoor yucca is a plant native to Central America.
Care is quite easy and you’ll be enchanted by the beauty of its leafage.
Yucca facts, a short summary
Name – Yucca gloriosa, Yucca filamentosa
Family – Asparagaceae
Type – succulent shrub, indoor plant
Height – 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters)
Exposure – full sun
Soil – ordinary, poor and even dry
Foliage – evergreen
Flowering – June to October
Planting yucca in pots for houses and apartments
Growing outdoor yucca
Favor planting in spring in a place with a lot of sun.
Yucca doesn’t need very rich soil, and particularly likes sandy soil.
Don’t water the plant too much because it likes rather dry soil.
Watering once a fortnight is usually more than enough even in case of high temperatures, and then again only if you feel your yucca is starting to collapse.
They don’t need any pruning.
You can remove the flowers after they’ve wilted away.
Yucca is typical of hot countries like Mexico or southern United States, but there will be no problem if you try to grow it in other places, along the coast, as long as it is sheltered from strong winds.
It only requires minimal care and has quite a figure with its long, pointed leaves.
Its blooming will nonetheless only occur 5 years after planting.
This shrub will fit right into any flower bed, but setting it as a standalone or in a pot on your deck, terrace or balcony will do it honor, too.
It’s most probably due to too much water. Stop watering immediately.
Yucca, like all plants, enters a dormant state during which its needs diminish considerably.
Indoors, set it in a well-lit spot but avoid sources of heat such as radiators or direct light from the sun during the hottest hours.
Mulch over winter is a good idea, especially if you’re afraid the weather will be cold. Mineral mulch fits this plant particularly well.
In areas where it can freeze, prefer growing in pots so you can bring it in during the colder months.
