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Yucca flaccida

Adam's Needle

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Rugged arid plant with stiff strap-like leaves and a terminal spine. Native to the SE USA. Popular for low-maintenance indoor/outdoor use.
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Plant Details

Common Name Adam's Needle
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Yucca
Species Flaccida
Origin North America
Blooming Summer, tall white flower stalks emerge from the center
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus/succulent mix with perlite or pumice for aeration

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Watering

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

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect to direct sunlight. Needs strong light indoors to prevent etiolation.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs. Dilute fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer only).

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves carefully with sterile tool. Trim damaged tips.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

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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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 100°
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)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Yucca flaccida? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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