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How to grow and care for Yucca aloifolia L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Yucca aloifolia L., Spanish bayonet

Yucca aloifolia L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 14 days

Botany Encyclopedia

Genus : Yucca

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

This plant grows in the southwestern United States. It is drought-tolerant because it thrives in dry areas and does particularly well in locations with plenty of sunlight.

🪨 Soil Mix

When planting, it's best to use well-draining soil. Generally, mix 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal. However, you can adjust the ratios based on the situation and environment.

🌡️ Environment

This plant thrives indoors and can survive in habitats with temperatures above 30°C during the day and below 0°C at night. However, it should not be exposed to extreme temperatures for extended periods. It's best to maintain a dry environment for humidity.

☀️ Light

The more sunlight this plant receives, the healthier it grows.

💧 Water

This plant is drought-tolerant. Water it when the soil is completely dry.

🪴 Repot

Due to its slow growth rate, it is advisable to repot it in spring every 2-3 years.

💊 Fertilize

Fertilizer is not needed in large amounts, but using it according to the recommended dosage from spring to summer can promote more vigorous growth.

🌺 Flower

The flowering period is in summer, with white flowers. Young plants do not bloom, and typically, flowers appear on plants that are over 3 years old. Additionally, flowers will not bloom if there is insufficient light.

😵 Toxicity

Be cautious with pets and young children as it is toxic.

water

How to water Yucca aloifolia L.

How often should I water?

check Yucca aloifolia L. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

leaves look a little wrinkled

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Yucca aloifolia L. need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Yucca aloifolia L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-2~40℃

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Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Yucca aloifolia L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Yucca aloifolia L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Yucca aloifolia L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Yucca, Species: Yucca aloifolia

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone8 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusYucca
SpeciesYucca aloifolia

Is Yucca aloifolia L. toxic?

Yucca aloifolia L. is dangerous to Hamster, Dog

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