Yucca elephantipes: characteristics and care
Yucca elephantipes, popularly known as the elephant-foot yucca, is a succulent plant native to Central America that stands out for its trunk—thickened at the base—and its rosettes of long, leathery, bright green leaves.
Its robust habit and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for xeriscapes, as well as for large containers and bright indoor spaces.
It tolerates drought well once established and adapts to poor soils, provided there is good drainage.
At Ornacom, we directly cultivate each specimen, guaranteeing a balanced form and healthy development from the first years of planting.
Growing sheet
Exposure
Full sun / partial shade
Watering
Low
Soil
Well drained
Hardiness
Down to -5°C
Bloom
Summer (mature specimens)
Growth
Moderate
5 L, 8/10 L, 15 L, 20/25 L, 45/50 L, 110/150 L
5 L, 8/10 L, 15 L, 20/25 L, 45/50 L, 110/150 L
