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Weak-Leaf Yucca (Yucca flaccida)

Weak-Leaf Yucca (Yucca flaccida) is an evergreen perennial with flexible, arching leaves and tall spikes of white flowers, forming a striking clump.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Sandy, loamy, or rocky soils are suitable. Tolerates poor soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Prefers well-draining soil; avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Sandy, loamy, or rocky soils are suitable. Tolerates poor soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Tolerates a range from 15-25°C; can withstand cooler temperatures when dry.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly in spring.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once annually.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.5 m

Spread

0.6-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow to Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

5-10 cm

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Synonyms
Yucca concava Haw.
Yucca exigua Baker
Yucca freemanii Shinners
Yucca glaucescens Haw.
Yucca louisianensis Trel.
Yucca orchioides Carrière
Yucca puberula Haw.
Yucca smalliana Fernald
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsparagaceae
  • genusYucca
  • speciesYucca flaccida
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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