Yucca elephantipes
Yucca Gigantea
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Yucca Gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) - Description
Yucca gigantea (syn. Yucca elephantipes, Yucca guatemalensis), is the tallest of the Yucca species. Common names for this species include spineless yucca, soft-tip yucca, blue-stem yucca, giant yucca and itabo. It is native to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. Its flower, the izote, is the national flower of El Salvador.
Yucca Gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) - Blooming
Blooms panicles of white flowers.
Yucca Gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) - Growth
Rosette-forming or woody based perennials, evergreen shrubs and trees. Yuccas do well in full sun. Height varies depending on variety. Some species will grow to 30 ft. in height. Works best as an ornamental plant for a courtyard or border. Also works as a container plant. Less hardy, tender Yuccas, should be grown in a cool or temperate greenhouse or conservatory.
Yucca Gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in spring. Hardy plants should be sown at 55-64°F (13-18°C), and tender ones at 66-75°F (19-24°C). Can also propagate from suckers in spring or root cuttings in winter.
Yucca Gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) - Pest
Cane borers and scale insects. Also prone to fungal leaf spots.
Yucca Gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) - Interesting facts
Yucca is native to hot, dry places like deserts, sand dunes, and plains. Species occur in North and Central America and the West Indies.
Yucca Gigantea (Yucca elephantipes) - Soil and irrigation
Yuccas should have periodic deep waterings. Water less in winter. Does best in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
