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Yucca rostrata
SKU 3853
During summer, Water daily or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. During Winter season water once in 2 days or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop. Curly or dry leaves suggest, the plant is dry and needs watering. Water in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Always check your soil before watering.
During summer season keep the plants in shaded area and during winter season plants can withstand direct/indirect light.
During summer season or when the temperature is above 45°C place the plant in shaded area. During winter season or the when the temperature is below 45°C the plants can be directly placed in direct/indirect sunlight.
Apply liquid fertilizer or slow release fertilizer once in 15 days. Always fertilizer the plants during the morning hours when the temperature is low. For best results use Folikraft ready to use Outdoor Plant Food / Flower Booster.
Plant Bio
There are over forty species of the Yucca plant. Yucca rostrata is often confused with a similar member known as Yucca rigidia, which is a slow-growing, medium-sized tree-like yucca, native to Mexico.
Yucca rostrata also has a cultivar called “Sapphire Skies” that produces creamy-white flowers between mid to late summer. It can grow up to 5′ feet tall and resemble a palm tree. The cultivar likes full sun and dry soils.
Light & Temperature
Big bend yucca needs to grow in full sun for best results. Place it in a well-lit spot in your backyard. As a winter hardy plant, it’s suited to USDA Zones 5 through 11.
Water & Humidity
This yucca needs regular watering – once a week – while it’s growing in summer and spring. Water it as soon as the soil looks dry. However, don’t drown the roots in excess moisture as the plants thrive well in dry soils. As soon as the temperature drops in fall and winter, cut down the watering to once a month.
Soil
The plant prefers dry, well-drained soil that is either neutral or alkaline, but if you only have slightly acidic soil, don’t fret. It can handle a wide pH range if necessary.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer isn’t necessary. However, if you want to boost plant growth, add a balanced, time-released fertilizer during spring. Water well afterwards.
To care for a Beaked Yucca in the UAE, place it in full sun and water weekly in summer and spring. This plant thrives in dry, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide pH range.
A Beaked Yucca requires full sun to thrive. It's best to place it in a well-lit spot in your backyard for optimal growth.
Water your Beaked Yucca once a week during summer and spring. In fall and winter, reduce watering to once a month as the plant prefers dry conditions.
Beaked Yucca is generally considered non-toxic but can cause mild irritation if ingested. It's advisable to keep it out of reach of pets and children.
While not necessary, you can use Folikraft Organic Outdoor Plant Food to boost Beaked Yucca growth in spring. Ensure to water well after applying the fertilizer.
Yes, you can get Beaked Yucca delivered in the UAE through Plantshop.me. Simply place your order online and choose your preferred delivery option.
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