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4.7 out of 5 (6 experiences)


About Engelmann's false yucca
Engelmann's false yucca is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and browning easily with only 99 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Engelmann's false yucca likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Engelmann's false yucca belongs to the Hesperaloe genus, and is native to Texas and Mexico.
Taxonomy
Hesperaloe parviflora
Hesperaloe
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Red yucca, Hummingbird yucca, Redflower false yucca, Samandoque, Hesperaloe, Hesperaloe Parviflora, Red Yucca and Texas red yucca

How to care for Engelmann's false yucca
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
Finding light for Engelmann's false yucca in your home

a window
Engelmann's false yucca love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Engelmann's false yucca does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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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:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

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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