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Spineless Yucca (Yucca gigantea)

Yucca gigantea is a striking succulent, also known as Spineless Yucca, featuring rosettes of long, sword-shaped leaves and tall flower stalks.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Infrequent

Soil

Well-draining soil, sandy loam preferred.

Temperature

Average to Warm

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers bright, direct sunlight but can tolerate some partial shade. Insufficient light can lead to leggy growth.

Watering

Infrequent

Allow soil to dry out thoroughly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Well-draining soil, sandy loam preferred.

Temperature

Average to Warm

Prefers average room temperatures between 18-27°C. Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter but avoid frost.

Fertilizer

Low

Feed sparingly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Over-fertilizing can damage the plant.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.5-2.5 meters

Spread

1-1.5 meters

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

10-15 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Dracaena lennei Baker
Dracaena yuccoides Baker
Yucca eleana W.Watson
Yucca guatemalensis Baker
Yucca lenneana Baker
Yucca mazelii W.Watson
Yucca mooreana Baker
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsparagaceae
  • genusYucca
  • speciesYucca gigantea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Mildly toxic if ingested due to saponins.

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