Spineless yucca care

Yucca gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) needs direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Yucca gigantea (Yucca elephantipes)
Other names: Yucca cane, Giant yucca, Soft-tip yucca
Light: Direct sun. Put it in a bright south or west window. It needs several hours of direct sun.
Soil check: Every 10 to 18 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a cactus mix, or potting soil with about one third perlite or sand.

Old lower leaves turn brown and fall. This is normal. Pull them off gently.
A soft trunk base means too much water. Let the soil dry fully and water less.
Long, thin new leaves mean too little light. Move the plant to a brighter place.
Brown leaf tips come from salts or very dry soil. Water deeply and let it drain.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.