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Yucca elephantipes 'Jewel' (v)

A tender, evergreen shrub to 2m tall when grown as a foliage houseplant, with stiff, sword-shaped leaves that bear yellow stripes along their length

Synonyms
Yucca elegans 'Jewel'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Yellow
Summer Green Yellow
Autumn Green Yellow
Winter Green Yellow
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asparagaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Potentially harmful
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Yucca can be evergreen perennials, shrubs or trees, with dense or loose rosettes of stiff, sword-shaped leaves and tall panicles of bell-shaped flowers

Name status

Accepted

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How to grow

Cultivation

As a houseplant, grow in loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water freely while in active growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. May can also be grown as a patio plant and moved to a frost-free location over winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring, remove rooted suckers in spring, take stem section cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Low Maintenance
  • Bedding
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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