How to grow and care for Yucca gloriosa
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Yucca gloriosa, Palm lily, Adam's needle
Yucca gloriosa 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 21 days
water
How to water Yucca gloriosa
How often should I water?
check Yucca gloriosa Every 21 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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Yucca gloriosa need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Yucca gloriosa likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Yucca gloriosa at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Yucca gloriosa prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
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
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | North America |
Is Yucca gloriosa toxic?
Yucca gloriosa is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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