Engelmann's false yucca
5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Survivor
Also known as
Red yucca, Hummingbird yucca, Redflower false yucca, Samandoque and Hesperaloe
Taxonomy
Hesperaloe parviflora
Hesperaloe
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 1
@Sarahpluspl…
Colorado Springs, CO
06/13/2021
Needs little water! Water every 2-3 weeks with good sunlight. It’s a succulent so it’s easy to take care of.
How to care for Engelmann's false yucca
Water
How often to water your Engelmann's false yucca
every 12
Engelmann's false yucca needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Engelmann's false yucca in your home
a window
Engelmann's false yucca may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Engelmann's false yucca
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Engelmann's false yucca after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Engelmann's false yucca
Engelmann's false yucca
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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