Water
Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months to prevent root rot.
Also known as Adam's-Needle · Bear-Grass · Flaccid-Leaf Yucca
Weak-Leaf Yucca (Yucca flaccida) is an evergreen perennial with flexible, arching leaves and tall spikes of white flowers, forming a striking clump.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.
40% intensity
Prefers well-draining soil; avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Sandy, loamy, or rocky soils are suitable. Tolerates poor soils.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Tolerates a range from 15-25°C; can withstand cooler temperatures when dry.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring.
30% intensity
Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once annually.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months to prevent root rot.
Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base of the plant. Flower stalks can be cut back after blooming. Pruning is generally minimal and focused on maintaining a tidy appearance.
Easily propagated from offsets or basal suckers. These can be carefully separated from the parent plant and potted up. Stem cuttings can also be taken and rooted.
Repot houseplants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one. Water sparingly after repotting.
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Where Weak-Leaf Yucca (Yucca flaccida) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Yucca |
| Species | Yucca flaccida |
Similar in genus Yucca
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