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Spineless yucca

Yucca gigantea Lem. · Asparagaceae

Toxic to pets Also known as Giant yucca, Soft-tip yucca, Stick yucca

Pet safety

Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs. Toxic to horses.

Clinical signs: Dogs and cats experience vomiting; horses may develop liver disease and dermatitis.

Source: ASPCA, matched at genus level.

Care

  • LightBright indirect – Direct sun
  • WaterLet dry fully between waterings
  • HumidityLow
  • Temperature7°C – 27°C
  • DifficultyEasy
  • SoilCactus / succulent mix
  • FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 1.2–2.4 m
  • In the wild 6–9 m
  • Habit
    • Upright
  • Growth rateSlow

Common problems

  • Scale
  • Mealybugs
  • Root rot
  • Leaf spot

Propagation

  • Stem cutting
  • Offsets / pups
  • Seed

Sources