Bright Indirect Light – 150-250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹

• Place the plant 5 ft / 1.5m away from a south, west or east-facing window.

• Ensure the plant does not have a direct view of the sky.

• If direct sunlight on the leaves is unavoidable, a sheer curtain can be used to filter the light.

• Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering.

• Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.

• To determine when to water, use a knitting needle or chopstick to test the moisture at various depths.

• To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.

• Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.

• Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.

Ready Potting Mix

• A speciality organic potting mix for palms works well.

DIY Recipe

• 2 parts Coir, 2 parts Coarse Sand, 1 part Pumice.

• Apply an organic all-purpose fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.

Ideal Temperature Range

• 60-80 °F / 15-26 °C

Ideal Humidity

• 40%

Time to Maturity

• 5-10 years

Eventual Height

• 6-10 ft / 1.8-3 m

Eventual Spread

• 3-5 ft / 0.9-1.5 m

Y. elephantipes ‘Variegata’

• Has green leaves with creamy white margins.

Y. aloifolia

• Similar to Yucca elephantipes but has finer, more aloe-like leaves.

Y. gloriosa ‘Bright Star’

• Features yellow edges on the green leaves.

Y. guatemalensis

• Broader, more upright leaves compared to Yucca elephantipes.