Yucca
Bright green attractive foliage and the ability to withstand long periods of drought make the yucca an excellent choice for just about any home garden. Yucca growing isnt just for indoors. The yuccas plant’s sword-like leaves add a distinctive look to any area, including the landscape.
It is a perennial, evergreen shrub that comes in several species. More than 20 species of yucca exist. Coloration on yucca plants range from green to bluish with variegations of cream, yellow and white, depending on the cultivar. Yucca plants grow on canes, or large, woody stems.
States, it thrives in soil that drains well and can be in full sun. It is also able to withstand temperatures as cold as 10 F. (-12 C.), so you can grow a yucca plant in many different climates.
The creamy-white flowers bloom best in full sun, during mid to late summer, with some yucca growing as tall as 8 feet and leaves that reach about 2 and half feet in length.
Planting and Care
- Caring for yucca plants is fairly simple.
When older leaves die on a mature yucca plant, simply cut them away, usually in the spring.
Caring for yuccas like this helps the rest of the plant look nicer, and allows the newer leaves to grow.
When caring for yucca plants, it is a good idea to wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp leaves.
After the yucca has stopped flowering and the fruit has appeared, prune back the flower stalk. The stalk should be cut clear to the ground.
When landscaping with yuccas, it is best to keep them away from sidewalks and other high traffic areas as the leaves are extremely sharp and can cut someone if they should brush up against the plant.
- Caring for yucca plants is fairly simple.
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