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Yucca
We track 46 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 24 most-saved Yucca varieties
See all 46 Yucca varieties →Search this genus →
8 species of Yucca
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
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How to grow Yucca
Whats common across all Yucca varieties in our catalog — drawn from the care records of the 40 most-grown of them.
The Yucca year
- PruneJuly and August93% of varieties
Remove the spent flower stalk after blooming; cut off old, dead lower leaves.
- Spring CleanupFebruary and March60% of varieties
Remove any dead or brown lower leaves from the rosette
- PlantMarch, April, September and October57% of varieties
Plant in spring or fall in well-drained, sunny location.
- PropagateMarch and April30% of varieties
Remove and replant offsets (pups) that form around the base.
Do
- Apply cactus fertilizer in spring
- Use well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging
- Prune dead leaves in early spring
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring
- Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry out between watering 🌱
Avoid
- Overwater, which can cause root rot ❌
- Plant in heavy clay soil without amendments
- Overwater in winter ❌
- Avoid overwatering, especially in winter ❌
What goes wrong with Yucca
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Scale insects | Sticky residue on leaves | Apply neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Mealybugs | White cottony masses on leaves | Apply neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Yucca moth | Pollination issues leading to poor flowering | Encourage natural pollinators or hand-pollinate |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Use insecticidal soap and maintain humidity |
| Root rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Leaf spot | Brown or black spots on leaves | Remove affected leaves and apply fungicide |
| Root Rot | Wilting, blackened roots | Improve drainage, reduce watering |
Making more Yucca
Seeds
- Sow seeds on moist soil surface
- Keep in warm, bright location for 8-10 weeks
- Maintain soil moisture
- Transplant seedlings when established
Offsets
- Wait for pups to develop at base, approx. 6 weeks after flowering.
- Gently separate pups from parent with clean knife.
- Plant pups in well-draining soil and water lightly.
- Keep in bright, indirect sunlight for initial rooting.
Yucca questions
How many types of Yucca are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 46 distinct Yucca varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1.4k real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Yucca grow in?
Across its varieties, Yucca covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Yucca bloom?
Most Yucca varieties bloom in early summer, mid-summer, late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Yucca should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.