Spineless yucca
Yucca gigantea · Family Asparagaceae
Also known as: yucca, yucca elephantipes, yucca cane
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A bright living room near a sunny window, or on the patio in summer.
Light
Bright light to full sun. In shade it gets thin and leggy.
Watering
Water only when the compost is dry. Overwatering rots the cane.
About the plant
The spineless yucca has a thick trunk like an elephant's foot, topped with tufts of firm leaves. It is drought-tolerant and widely used to give bright rooms a sculptural look. In a pot it is usually 1 to 2 metres tall.
Origin
Native to Mexico and Central America, where it grows in dry, open areas.
What it likes
- Lots of light, including direct sun
- Free-draining, sandy compost
- Infrequent watering
What it dislikes
- Waterlogged roots
- Dark corners
- Pots without a drainage hole
Did you know?
Its flower, called izote, is the national flower of El Salvador and is used in local dishes.
