Common
name: "Spineless Yucca Cane"
Latin name: Yucca elephantipes - syn Yucca
guatemalensis
Native
to: Mexico
Growth habit: An upright woody bush with firm pointy
leaves. Indoors usually under 8' in height and 5' in width. The
pictured plant is a 30"/15" Yucca cane.
Flowers: Yes, but unsightly.
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical.
Pests: Not effected by many
pests.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
10" Yucca Cane
Houseplant
Cultural
information: This is the cane form of "Spineless
Yucca Cane". Notice the heads of the plant are at varying heights.
The plants are available in several cane lengths such
as 3/2/1, 4/3/2 or 5/4/3/2. For example 3/2/1 means that the pot
has one cane at 3', one at 2', and one that is 1' tall. This form
of Yucca is tall and columnar... great for corners and narrow
areas.
