Plant Care Yucca

Yucca

Also known as

Adam's Needle, Adam's Needle, Spoonleaf Yucca, Spanish Bayonet and Needle Plan

Taxonomy

Yucca filamentosa
Yucca
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Yucca

💦 Water

How often to water your Yucca

Water needs for Yucca
0.5 cups
every 12

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.

Calculate water needs of Yucca

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Adam's Needle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Yucca: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Yucca love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Yucca does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Yucca in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Yucca

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Yucca: repot after 2X growth

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 Yucca after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Yucca is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Adam's Needle →

Benefits of Growing Adam's Needle →

Common Adam's Needle Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Adam's Needle →

Outdoor Care Guide for Adam's Needle →


💦 Water Needs

Yucca thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Adam's Needle Water Frequency →

Adam's Needle Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Yucca requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Adam's Needle Light Requirements →

Adam's Needle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Yucca is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Yucca is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Adam's Needle Edible? →

Adam's Needle Toxicity to Cats →

Adam's Needle Toxicity to Dogs →

Adam's Needle Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Yucca prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Adam's Needle Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Yucca is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Adam's Needle →

Best Pots for Adam's Needle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Adam's Needle →

What Are Healthy Adam's Needle Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Yucca grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Adam's Needle →


🌎 Native Region

Yucca is native to the Americas and Caribbean.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Yucca grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

Adam's Needle Lifecycle →

Adam's Needle Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Adam's Needle →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Yucca can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Adam's Needle →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Yucca. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Yucca

Yucca

Yucca


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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