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Yucca elephantipes / 12Cm
Yucca elephantipes
Confirmed format: 12cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Bold architectural foliage • Strong upright growth • Drought tolerant once established • Excellent for bright indoor spaces • Easy to care for
Overview
Yucca elephantipes, commonly known as Spineless Yucca, is a striking evergreen indoor plant with sturdy cane-like stems topped by rosettes of long, sword-shaped green leaves. Its bold, sculptural form makes it a popular choice for contemporary interiors, where it adds height and structure without demanding frequent attention.
Why We Love It
Well suited to bright indoor locations, Yucca elephantipes is valued for its resilience and ability to tolerate occasional missed watering once established. Its clean, upright habit makes it equally at home in living rooms, offices and conservatories.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Yucca elephantipes |
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| Common Name | Spineless Yucca |
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor foliage plant |
| Foliage | Long, sword-shaped green leaves |
| Growth Habit | Upright, architectural |
| Position | Bright, indirect light; will tolerate some direct sun |
| Soil | Free-draining houseplant compost |
| Mature Height | 1.5–2.5m (when grown indoors in containers) |
| Mature Spread | 0.8–1.0m |
| Hardiness | RHS H1c (5°C to 10°C). |
Growing Guide
| Light & Placement | Place in a bright position with plenty of natural light. It can also thrive in a bright hallway provided it receives adequate daylight and is protected from cold draughts. |
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| Watering | Allow the compost to dry slightly between waterings, as yuccas prefer drier conditions and dislike sitting in wet compost. Reduce watering during winter when growth slows naturally. |
| Feeding | Feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser during the growing season according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| Care | Rotate the pot occasionally to encourage even growth. |
Perfect For
- Living rooms
- Offices
- Conservatories
- Bright entrance halls
Good to Know
- As it matures, Yucca elephantipes develops a more pronounced trunk and branching habit, creating an increasingly sculptural appearance.
- Wipe the leaves occasionally to remove dust and keep the foliage looking its best.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | P12 pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor foliage plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright, architectural |
| Best For | Adding year-round structure and greenery to bright indoor spaces |
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Watering
- drought-tolerant
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining· Dry· Moderately dry
- Mature size
- 2.5m high· 1.0m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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