Which variety of Yucca to choose?

The Yucca genus offers several varieties and sizes, each with its own size and form characteristics. Here is how the Yucca — indoor palm stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Yucca — indoor palm (this plant): available in several sizes, elegant and structured form, perfect for all types of spaces. Ideal balance between presence and versatility.
• Yucca elephantipes 'Tres Cañas': three elegant trunks, bushy and spectacular shape. Graphic multi-trunk version.
• Yucca "Maya Tree": imposing and majestic shape, strong architectural presence. Spectacular XXL version.
• Yucca elephantipes: classic size, elegant traditional shape, single or multiple trunk depending on availability. Traditional version.

Why choose the Yucca — indoor palm? Available in several sizes, it adapts to all spaces with its elegant and structured form that brings an architectural touch. Choose the size that best fits your space.

Exposure & placement

The Yucca enjoys sun to partial shade with bright light. The more light it receives, the more vigorous its growth and dense its foliage will be.

• Exposure: sun to partial shade, bright indirect light.
• Ideal: bright living room, office, entrance, sunny balcony or veranda.
• Temperature: 15 to 30 °C, tolerates variations.
• Substrate: very draining, cactus and succulent soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Yucca tolerates direct full sun very well — perfect for sunny windowsills or balconies.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry completely between waterings.
• Frequency: about once every 2-3 weeks in spring-summer, once a month in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a decorative pot with drainage holes and very draining substrate.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: once every 4-6 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for cactus.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust.

The Yucca prefers to be forgotten — better to underwater than overwater. It’s the perfect plant for forgetful people.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its architectural habit and graphic leaves, the Yucca brings a touch of modernity and structure to your urban jungle. It creates a spectacular vertical and sculptural focal point.

• To pair with: Sansevieria, Aloe, Cactus, Euphorbia, or other graphic plants to create a minimalist and modern dry garden.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta), concrete, or woven basket to highlight the graphic foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect as a statement plant in a modern living room, a minimalist office, an entryway, a sunny balcony, or a veranda.

The vertical habit of the Yucca creates an elegant line that structures the space and adds height to your decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Very easy to care for — perfect for beginners and forgetful people.
• Air-purifying plant — cleans the air of formaldehyde and benzene.
• Very resilient — tolerates drought, dry air, temperature variations, and neglect.
• Slow growth — patience is needed to see the plant grow.
• Avoid overwatering — the main cause of death is trunk rot.
• Rotate the plant regularly for even growth.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Lower leaves naturally yellow over time — remove them gently.
• Non-toxic for animals — safe for cats and dogs.
• Can produce small white flowers under optimal conditions (rare indoors).

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name:Yucca elephantipes
• Common name: Yucca, Parlour Palm, Indoor Yucca
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Origin: arid regions of Mexico and Central America
• Adult size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
• Exposure: sun to partial shade, bright indirect light
• Watering: low, allow to dry completely between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Modern / Architectural / Minimalist
• Particularity: graphic architectural form, very resistant, air-purifying plant, non-toxic, slow growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the foliage and the height of the trunk naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the age of the plant.