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Yucca is a genus of more than 40 perennial plants, shrubs, and trees, but only a few are grown as houseplants under the label "yucca plant." Sometimes confused with the similar-looking Dracaena genus, yuccas are interesting and slow-growing houseplants that have the added benefit of being extremely drought tolerant. If you kill a yucca, it’s probably due to overwatering. Over time, most species of yucca will grow into room-devouring monsters, but this takes such a long time that you’ll get many years of durable service as a houseplant before it overwhelms the space. Yuccas are relatively slow-growing plants that require repotting only every two or three years.
Botanical Name | Yucca spp. |
Common Name | Yucca plant |
Plant Type | Herbaceous perennials, shrubs, trees |
Mature Size | Varies by variety |
Sun Exposure | Full sun or bright, indirect sun |
Soil Type | Sandy |
Soil pH | 5.5 to 7.5 |
Bloom Time | Mid-summer to early fall (flowers are not significant) |
Flower Color | Creamy white, pink |
Hardiness Zones | 4 to 11 (USDA) |
Native Area | Hot, arid parts of the Americas and the Caribbean |
Toxicity | Poisonous to animals; may cause skin irritation to humans |