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Yucca filamentosa

Adam's Needle

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Perennial evergreen succulent-like monocot with rigid sword-shaped leaves and tall flower spikes. Native to southeastern USA, highly drought tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Adam's Needle
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Yucca
Species Filamentosa
Origin United States
Blooming Summer, tall white bell-shaped flowers on spikes
Leaf Color Blue-green to grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining gritty mix, sandy loam or cactus soil with perlite

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy. Sensitive to root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best growth and coloration, tolerates partial shade but may become leggy indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer once in spring at half strength during active growth period only

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Pruning

Remove dead or damaged basal leaves carefully. Cut flower stalks after blooming to maintain shape

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Yucca Moth

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3600
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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