About
A tender, evergreen shrub to 2m tall when grown as a foliage houseplant, with stiff, sword-shaped leaves that bear yellow stripes along their length.
About the genus
Yucca can be evergreen perennials, shrubs or trees, with dense or loose rosettes of stiff, sword-shaped leaves and tall panicles of bell-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationAs a houseplant, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water freely while in active growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. May can also be grown as a patio plant and moved to a frost-free location over winter. See yucca cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring, remove rooted suckers in spring, take stem section cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free