Yucca elephantipes
Yucca elephantipes
Spineless Yucca
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Taxonomy
Family Asparagaceae · Genus Yucca
Common Names
Spineless YuccaGiant YuccaSoft-tipped Yucca
Context
nativeRegion
Mexico, Central America
usdaZones
9-11
companionPlants
Agave, Aloe, Sansevieria, Sedum
culturalUses
Popular ornamental for landscaping and as a hardy indoor plant; sometimes used for fencing.
Care
Care Requirements
LightBright, indirect light to full sun. Tolerates direct sunlight indoors.
WateringAllow soil to dry out between waterings. Water sparingly; drought-tolerant.
SoilWell-draining sandy or loamy soil, prefers cactus/succulent mix.
FertilizerFeed monthly during spring and summer with balanced liquid fertilizer.
HumidityTolerates normal household humidity; does not require extra humidity.
TemperatureThrives at 18-27°C (64-80°F); can handle occasional drops to 10°C (50°F).
Growth & Life Cycle
HabitEvergreen perennial tree or shrub with thick cane-like trunk and sword-shaped leaves.
Mature SizeUp to 9 meters (30 feet) outdoors; usually 1-3 meters (3-10 feet) indoors.
Growth RateModerate to slow growth, faster in warm, bright conditions.
BloomingRarely flowers indoors; mature plants may produce white, bell-shaped flowers outdoors.
DormancyNo pronounced dormancy; slower growth in winter.
Propagation
MethodsOffsets (pups), Stem cuttings
DifficultyEasy
Best SeasonSpring or early summer
Maintenance & Notes
PruningRemove dead leaves and brown tips; stems can be trimmed to control height.
RepottingRepot every 2-3 years or when rootbound.
Pests & DiseasesOccasionally susceptible to scale, mealybugs, and root rot if overwatered.
ToxicityMildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
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