Yucca Elephantipes - 'Marginata' (Variegated Giant Yucca)

Species - Agavaceae

Common names for this species includes spineless yucca, giant yucca, blue-stem yucca and soft-tip yucca.

The Yucca Elephantipes is a succulent plant and is native to Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras.

Yucca Elephantipes is the tallest of the Yucca species.

This Yucca can grow up to 9 metres in height, with a spread to 4.5 metres, it is usually less than 6 metres in height. It can have a thick, single trunk or be multi-trunked resulting the growth from the base. The leaves are strap-like, spineless and up to 1.2 metres in length.
White flowers are produced in the summer, followed by brown, fleshy fruits which are oval and up to 2.5 cm in length.

Young plants are used as potted specimens, and may be used as an house plant, as long as they get plenty of light.
The species can be grown in a variety of soils and is drought-tolerant.
Plants are subject to root rot if over watered.

Yucca Elephantipes may be subject to a number of pests including scale, Yucca moth borers, and black weevils. Leaf spot may affect leaf appearance, but does not otherwise affect the health of the plant.

PROPAGATION:

Propagation is by suckers, cuttings or seed.

EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE PLANTING AS THESE PLANTS HAVE SPIKY TIPS.

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