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Soaptree Yucca

Also known as

Verdi yucca, Soaptree, Soaptree yucca, Soapweed and Palmella

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Yucca elata

Genus

Yucca

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Soaptree Yucca

💦 Water

How often to water your Soaptree Yucca

Soaptree 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Soaptree Yucca in your home

Soaptree Yucca love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Soaptree Yucca does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Soaptree Yucca

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Soaptree 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 Soaptree Yucca after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Soaptree 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Soaptree 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Soaptree Yucca is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Soaptree 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.

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🪴 Soil

Soaptree 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Soaptree 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 Soaptree Yucca →

🌎 Native Region

Soaptree Yucca is native to the Americas and Caribbean.

🌸 Flowers

Soaptree Yucca produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Soaptree Yucca grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Soaptree Yucca Lifecycle →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Soaptree Yucca can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.

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😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Soaptree 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!