Yucca rostrata

Beaked Yucca

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A striking arid succulent featuring stiff, blue-green leaves arranged in a tight rosette atop a woody stem. Known for extreme drought tolerance and architectural form.
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Plant Details

Common Name Beaked Yucca
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Yucca
Species Rostrata
Origin Mexico / Southwest USA
Blooming Tall white flower stalks in summer/fall.
Leaf Color Blue-green / Grey-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

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Watering

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

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors. Avoid scorching in peak summer.

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Fertilization

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

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves at base; avoid cutting into the main trunk unless necessary

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 3 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
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 35%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
100 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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