How much humidity does Buckley's Yucca like?

Buckley's 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Buckley's Yucca?

Buckley's 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!

Should I fertilize my Buckley's Yucca?

Buckley's 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!

Which region is Buckley's Yucca native to?

Buckley's Yucca is native to the Americas and Caribbean .

What is the growth pattern for Buckley's Yucca?

Buckley's Yucca will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Buckley's Yucca be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Buckley's Yucca can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Buckley's Yucca

Q: How often should I water my Buckley's Yucca?

Buckley's 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Buckley's Yucca need?

Buckley's 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 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Yucca constricta

Genus

Yucca

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Buckley's Yucca

Water

How often to water your Buckley's Yucca

Buckley's Yucca needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

32% Very Low

Finding light for Buckley's Yucca in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Buckley's Yucca: 1ft from a window

Buckley's Yucca love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ⛅.

Buckley's Yucca does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients