Beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata) – care guide

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Yucca rostrata

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Common name: Beaked yucca
Taxonomy: Family: Asparagaceae · Genus: Yucca

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Partly general data for the genus Yucca

Waterlow

Lightfull sun

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-15 °C

Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Yucca tip: Toughen it up outdoors in summer; keep it bright, cool and nearly dry in winter.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Yucca

🐱Cat mild🐶Dog mild🐴Horse mild🐮Cattle mild🐐Sheep, goat milddetails →

At a glance

Beaked yucca – what to know

Beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata) – family: Asparagaceae, genus: Yucca. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -15 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Yucca species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Beaked yucca?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Beaked yucca need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Beaked yucca get?

Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Beaked yucca toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Beaked yucca flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Yucca: Typical flowering time: June, July.

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