Yucca Cane Plants?
Yucca ‘cane’ is literally just a common name for the ‘standard’ Yucca elephantipes, which for some reason is called ‘cane’ when specifically sold to the ‘indoor houseplant market’. This yucca has been grown indoors in the UK for many years, and you’ll see it in all the 1970s houseplant books!
Yucca Cane Plant
Yucca is a perennial shrub or tree of the agave (Asparagaceae) family. It grows in rosettes with over 40 notable species. Native to Guatemala, the Caribbean and southeast Mexico, it is tolerant of drought.
Also, it is considered a must-have air-purifying plant that’s easy to propagate and is fairly pest resistant. Lastly, it is also known as Dragon Yucca, Adam’s Needle, Needle-Palm, or Spanish Dagger.
Sometimes mistaken for cassava (Yuca). Yucca cane plants are succulent plants often grown as ornamental plants indoor and around the home.
It also holds up dark green sword-like foliage on one to 3 upright canes shooting up from a bulbous base and makes an interesting decorative statement in any room it is placed in. Plus, it sporadically grows bell-shaped flowers.
Growing And Caring For Yucca Cane Plant
Like most succulents, they thrive in hot and dry weather conditions and adapt to various ecological conditions. Because of how easy it is to grow and care for yucca it is often recommended for first-time planters. They are slow-growing plants that require little maintenance and can survive in growing conditions that most plants won’t.
Also, they require little water and hence can be easily overwatered. To avoid this, companion plans should also be plants that don’t require a heavy water regimen.
Propagation Of Yucca Canes
They can be propagated in three ways – root cuttings, offsets, or seeds.
Growing Conditions for yucca cane plants
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic is ideal for yucca plants.
Light: It needs bright but indirect sunlight to survive. Exposure to direct sunlight can hurt the leaves.
Water: Yucca plants don’t require much water. Water your plant when the topsoil is completely dried but before it starts to break. Overwatering can easily lead to problems like root rot.
Fertiliser: You can feed your yucca plant once a year in spring or summer with a general houseplant fertilizer but avoid giving it too much as this can lead to other problems.
Pests and diseases: They are generally free from pests and diseases.
Temperature and humidity: They need a low amount of humidity and can survive in household temperatures not less than -1 to 320C.
Further reading on Yuccas
- Common issues when growing Yucca plants
- How to care for Yucca plants in the UK
- How to repot a yucca plant
- How to prune a yucca plant
- What’s the difference between yucca can and a yucca plant?
- What’s a good choice for a variegated yucca plant?
