How to tend a Yucca gloriosa

Also known as: Yucca ensifolia Groenl., Yucca gloriosa var. minor Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. plicata Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. glaucescens Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. nobilis Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. mollis Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. superba Baker, Yucca gloriosa var. obliqua (Haw.) Baker, Yucca gloriosa var. ellacombei (Baker) Baker, Yucca gloriosa var. acuminata (Sweet) Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. tortulata (Baker) Baker, Yucca gloriosa var. pruinosa (Baker) Baker, Yucca gloriosa var. mediostriata Planch., Yucca gloriosa var. robusta Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. longifolia Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. maculata Carrière, Yucca flexilis var. ensifolia (Groenl.) Baker, Yucca superba Haw., Yucca gloriosa var. mediopicta Carrière, Yucca gloriosa var. acuminata (Sweet) Baker, Yucca gloriosa f. obliqua (Haw.) Baker, Yucca flexilis f. ensifolia (Groenl.) Baker, Yucca gloriosa f. genuina Engelm.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid scorching light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
East and southeast North America
Category
Agavaceae, Yucca
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-October
Flower colors
cream white, often red halo
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