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common yucca (Yucca filamentosa)

Common yucca (Yucca filamentosa) is an evergreen perennial prized for its striking architectural form and tall spikes of white flowers, native to the southeastern United

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Infrequent

Soil

Well-drained; sandy, loamy, or clay

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and flowering.

Watering

Infrequent

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Excellent drainage is crucial.

Soil

Well-drained; sandy, loamy, or clay

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.

Fertilizer

Low

Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength in spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.5-2.5 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

No

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsparagaceae
  • genusYucca
  • speciesYucca filamentosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Contains saponins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset. Contact may cause skin irritation.

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