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The Complete Guide and Care Tips for Yucca Indoor Plant
Gardening enthusiasts looking to add a touch of greenery to their indoor spaces should definitely consider the yucca plant.
Not only is it pleasing to the eye, but it also offers a host of benefits that make it an ideal choice for indoor growers.
In this article, we will provide you with everything you need to know about yucca plant care.
What is a Yucca Plant?
Yuccas are native to dry regions of North, Central and South America.
They are typically found in desert environments such as Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
These plants have long sword-shaped leaves and produce tall spikes of white or whitish-green flowers.
The Benefits of Growing Yuccas Indoors
- They’re low-maintenance: Since they belong to the cactus family, they can survive without much water or maintenance.
- Purifies Air: The Yucca produces oxygen at night which makes them great air purifying plants.
- Elegant look: With its long pointed leaves and elegant form it adds character to any space.
Care Tips for Your Yucca Plants
Lighting:
Yuccas prefer bright sunlight so keep them near a window where they can get plenty of sunshine.
If your space doesn’t receive enough natural light then supplement it with grow lights (which mimic natural sunlight) which can be easily found at any hardware store or online gardening supply stores.
Watering:
This plant prefers well-draining soil so avoid over-watering as excess moisture in soil leads its roots getting rotten.
Water only when the top inch feels dry while watering make sure soil is well moistened and then let it dry until the next watering.
Temperature:
Yuccas prefer warm temperatures between 60°F to 80°F (15°C to 27°C) which makes them perfect for indoor environments.
Avoid keeping your Yucca in cold drafts or direct air conditioning as it may harm the plant.
Fertilizer:
You can feed your yucca plant with a balanced fertilizer during their growing season (spring and summer).
Fertilize once every two weeks with half-strength liquid fertilizer.
Stop feeding in fall winter as this is their dormant period when they don’t need extra nutrients.
Troubleshooting
Brown tips
If you notice brown tips on the leaves of your Yucca, it’s most likely because of over-fertilizing or lack of humidity.
Reduce fertilizers and increase humidity by placing a tray filled with pebbles under your pot, fill up water just below the pebbles level so that evaporation will create moisture around plant.
Conclusion
Yuccas make great indoor plants due to their low-maintenance nature, elegant look and air purifying properties.
By following these simple guidelines on light, water, temperature and fertilization you can have a healthy thriving Yucca plant indoors for many years to come.
Happy gardening!
