Yucca glauca (Glaucous Variety)

Glauca Yucca

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A hardy, arid-adapted perennial with sword-like, blue-green leaves. Highly drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun conditions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Glauca Yucca
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Yucca
Species Glauca
Variety glauca
Origin Southwestern USA / Mexico
Blooming Summer, white bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks
Leaf Color Blue-green / Glaucous grey
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy soil or cactus mix with perlite

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Watering

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

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth, tolerates partial shade but may lose color intensity

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Fertilization

Apply diluted balanced fertilizer monthly during active growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves at the base carefully; avoid cutting into the trunk

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect 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 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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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)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% 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

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