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Yucca
Description - The yucca is dramatic with its clusters of sharp looking
leaves and thick stems. It fits well in a minimal interior and against plain backgrounds.
Origin - Mexico, Central and North America
Family
- Liliaceae (lily)
Varieties - The best known as house plants are
Yucca aloifolia (dense head of sharp leaves) and yucca elephantipes (loose head
of leaves with a swollen base, like an elephant's foot). The latter is also called
spineless yucca or pine lily. White bell-shaped flowers may appear after a number
of years.
Care Tips - A sturdy plant that does best in a light
spot, but not in full sunlight. Water regularly but let the compost dry out between
waterings from spring to autumn and water sparingly in winter. Yucca benefits
from a spell outdoors in summer.
Trivia - The tips of the leaves
are very sharp and can inflict scratches.
