Learn All About Yucca with our Guide
Yucca is an extremely resilient plant from the Asparagaceae family. Native to Southern United States, this strong plant can withstand many different conditions and adapt accordingly. With over 50 known varieties the Yucca can be found in a variety of different climates. Their waxy leaves also help prevent water evaporation in dry climates, which is what makes them so easy to care for as they require very little water to survive.
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Light |
Very bright , indirect light is best for Yucca however they can tolerate some direct light and lower light, although low light will result in slow growth. |
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Watering |
In the growing season water your Yucca once every 10 days (March-September) and once every 20 days in Winter. |
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Humidity |
Yucca can survive very dry air in its natural environment, therefore it does not require misting. |
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Temperature |
Yucca prefer temperatures between 7-24c. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Yucca once in Spring and once in Summer. |
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Toxicity |
Yucca plants are highly toxic to animals and humans and are best kept out of the way of pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
Wipe the leaves occasionally to keep them dust free and shiny. Yellowing of the older lower leaves is normal as they die off and form the trunk. |
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Troubleshooting |
The biggest issue with Yucca is overwatering. Yucca leaves wilting and yellowing may be due to root rot. Remove the soil from the yucca and check its roots. Remove any soft mushy parts and allow both the plant and the soil to dry out before placing back into the pot. To avoid reoccurrence water your yucca less frequently. Brown leaf tips is a sign of underwatering. Water your Yucca more frequently. Brown or black spots on the leaves indicates a pest which you can treat with Neem oil. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.