Yucca flaccida
Needle Palm
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Needle Palm (Yucca flaccida) - Description
Yucca flaccida syn. Y. filamentosa var. flaccida (common name needle palm) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to the USA, from Northern Carolina to Alabama. Growing to 55 cm (22 in) tall by 150 cm (59 in) broad, it is a stemless evergreen shrub with a basal rosette of sharply pointed, swordlike leaves up to 55 cm (22 in) long.
Needle Palm (Yucca flaccida) - Blooming
Blooms panicles of white flowers.
Needle Palm (Yucca flaccida) - 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.
Needle Palm (Yucca flaccida) - 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.
Needle Palm (Yucca flaccida) - Pest
Cane borers and scale insects. Also prone to fungal leaf spots.
Needle Palm (Yucca flaccida) - 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.
Needle Palm (Yucca flaccida) - 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.
