Yucca gloriosa
Yucca gloriosa: Plant’s description
Yucca gloriosa, commonly known as Spanish dagger or soft-tip Yucca, is a perennial plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. This small shrub, that grows to 3 m high and 2,5 m wide, is native to arid zones of the southern United States and Mexico, except Yucca elephantipes which is native to Australia. Moreover, this hardy succulent has a rosette of long, pointed, deep green leaves at the terminal end of the stem. During summer, Yucca shoots a tall stalk with clusters of bell-shaped white flowers. Also, these flowers are often very fragrant, last for several weeks and then produce small, hard, brown and edible berries with round juicy seeds. Yucca Gloriosa is a great decorative plant that can be perfect for both indoor and outdoor gardens.
Be careful! Yucca gloriosa has sharp and very pointed ends. So, you must keep it away from the edge of a patio or a busy passageway.
Datasheet
Common Name | Spanish dagger or soft-tip Yucca |
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Botanical name | Yucca gloriosa |
Family | Asparagaceae |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Basic Colour | white, green |
Height | 200 -> 300 cm |
Habitat | Sand dunes, borders of beaches of the seacoast |
Altitude | 0 – 1200 m |
Bloom Time | July – August |
Plant Type | Succulents, Shrubs, Ornamental, Outdoor, Indoor, Medicinal, Aromatic |
Fruit Type | Berry |
different tolerances | Hardy |
Used Parts | Flower, Leaf, Stem, Root, Fruit, |
Plant Uses | Pharmacopeae, Culinary, Edible fruit, Ornamental |
Active substances | Saponins |
USDA Zone | 8 (-12) – 11 (+4) |
Sun Exposure | full sun, Part shade, shade |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral, Acidic |
Soil Moisture | Dry, moist |
Soil Type | Sandy, Stony, Peaty |
Propagation | by Seeds, by Cuttings, by Division |
Germination | Tell us |
Pests/ Diseases | Spider mites |