Yucca is a genus of perennial shrubs and trees in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. Its 40–50 species are notable for their rosettes of evergreen, tough, sword-shaped leaves and large terminal panicles of white or whitish flowers. They are native to the hot and dry parts of the Americas and the Caribbean.
Yucca is a genus of more than 40 perennial plants, shrubs, and trees, but only a few are grown as houseplants under the label yucca plant, most commonly the Yucca gigantea (also known as Y. guatemalensis and Y. elephantipes) and the Yuca aloifolia. Yuccas are native to Mexico and the Caribbean—they are visually interesting and slow-growing plants, with the added benefit of being extremely drought tolerant.
Over time, most species of yucca will grow into room-devouring monsters, but this takes such a long time that you’ll get many years of use as a houseplant before it overwhelms your space. Pet owners should take caution in adding a yucca to their home—all parts of the plant are known to be toxic to both dogs and cats (as well as horses)
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