did you know?

Spineless yucca is native to Mexico, Central America and Guatemala and can be grown in the garden in zone 10 and warmer where it may reach a height of 30 feet.

general maintenance:

Repot young plants annually, but only to a pot just slightly larger, as cactus prefer to be pot-bound. Deadhead spent blooms.

pests/diseases:

Scale can be a problem.

controls:

To control scale, remove with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, remove infested leaves (or branches), or apply horticultural oil spray following label directions

how to sow/plant:

Grow in a pot. Use a cactus potting mix. Set plants at the same level they were in their previous pot. The soil level should be half to one inch below the rim of the pot to provide a water reservoir when watering.

water and fertilize:

In spring water as an ordinary houseplant, when soil is dry to the touch. Summer through autumn allow soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, provide just enough water so plant doesn't shrivel . Water thoroughly, until water flows out the drainage holes of the pot. Feed regularly throughout the growing season with fertilizer formulated for houseplants following the directions on the label. Stop feeding in the winter, when the plant is resting, resume feeding in the spring when the days begin the lengthen.

garden hint:

Place plant where the spikey leaves will not endanger anyone with their sharp points.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Drought Tolerant

garden uses:

• Containers
• Indoors

other uses: