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Yucca rostrata (Yucca rostrata)

Yucca rostrata, the Beaked Yucca, is a striking succulent with a single trunk topped by a dense rosette of narrow, silvery-blue leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best growth and color.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, or sandy loam. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best growth and color.

Can tolerate partial shade.

Water

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, or sandy loam. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 15-25°C.

Tolerates heat well; protect from hard freezes.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season.

Use a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Silvery-blue, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Evergreen, linear, stiff, glaucous

Flower Size

2.5-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Yucca linearis (Trel.) D.J.Ferguson
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyAsparagaceae
  • genusYucca
  • speciesYucca rostrata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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