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Yucca 'Golden Sword'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'

Genus

Yucca

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Yucca 'Golden Sword'

💦 Water

How often to water your Yucca 'Golden Sword'

Yucca 'Golden Sword' 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 Yucca 'Golden Sword' in your home

Yucca 'Golden Sword' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Yucca 'Golden Sword' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Yucca 'Golden Sword'

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Yucca 'Golden Sword' is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

💦 Water Needs

Yucca 'Golden Sword' 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.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Yucca 'Golden Sword' 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Yucca 'Golden Sword' is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

💨 Humidity

Yucca 'Golden Sword' 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.

🪴 Soil

Yucca 'Golden Sword' 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Yucca 'Golden Sword' 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!

🌎 Native Region

Yucca 'Golden Sword' is native to the Americas and Caribbean.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Yucca 'Golden Sword' bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Yucca 'Golden Sword' grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Yucca 'Golden Sword' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10a. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🌱 Propagation

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

🧐 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 'Golden Sword'. 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!