| Common Name | Joshua Tree |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Yucca |
| Species | Brevifolia |
| Origin | USA (Mojave Desert) |
| Blooming | White bell-shaped flowers in spring (Mar-May) |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green to gray-green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Highly draining cactus mix with pumice or gravel. Low organic matter required.
Drought tolerant. Water deeply but infrequently. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.
Full sun required for outdoor growth. Intense direct light indoors to prevent etiolation.
Minimal feeding needed. Apply slow-release fertilizer once in early spring if grown outdoors.
Remove dead flower stalks after blooming. Do not cut major branches as it does not regrow well from stumps.
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