The yucca is one of the most popular indoor plants. The extremely vigorous plant can grow up to five meters high and therefore quickly reaches the ceiling. The round trunk shows several shoots with palm-like leaflets, which is why the plant is also known as the yucca palm. Despite all the similarities, the palm lily - according to the botanically correct name - belongs to the agave or, more precisely, to the asparagus family. It is easy to care for and loves to be outside in warm summers.
Some Yucca species can stay in the garden all year round
When the weather is warm, put out the room yucca
The giant palm lily (Yucca elephantipes) can often be found in German living rooms. This warmth-loving yucca species grows particularly large, but is not hardy and quite sensitive to draughts. Nevertheless, you can confidently cultivate the plant on the balcony or terrace or maybe even in the garden during the warm summer months - but in a bucket, because you should never plant this species out. The Yucca elephantipes would freeze to death at temperatures around zero. However, the plant appreciates a warm summer freshness with lush health and strong growth.
Protect outdoor indoor yucca from rain and wind
However, in order for your yucca to actually feel comfortable, a few conditions must be met. First of all, there is the right location: The Yucca elephantipes prefers a bright, warm and sheltered location. However, do not put the plant in direct sun immediately, but gradually get used to it. Otherwise, there will be unsightly brown spots on the leaves due to sunburn. You should also protect the plant from rain and wind, because the plant, which comes from rather dry regions, does not tolerate moisture.
At a glance: what you need to look out for when growing indoor yucca outdoors
- Place the yucca outside when the temperature is around 20 °C or more.
- The weather should be warm and dry.
- A wet and cold summer is rather unsuitable for putting it outside.
- The yucca needs a bright and sheltered location.
- She also likes to stand in full sun, but only after a period of getting used to it.
- Otherwise, there is an unsightly sunburn on the leaves.
- Don't forget to water and fertilize regularly.
- Bring the yucca back into the house in good time in autumn.
- The houseplant is not hardy.
Garden yucca can stay outside all year round
If you want to cultivate a hardy yucca in the garden, you will certainly find what you are looking for in the palm lily group. Among the approximately 50 different species, there are some that are winter and frost hardy and even survive severe winters. During the summer months, these garden yuccas often inspire with an impressive bloom.
Garden yuccas suitable for outdoor cultivation:
- Yucca filamentosa (Filamentary Yucca)
- Yucca gloriosa (Candle Palm Lily)
- Yucca rostrata
- Yucca glauca (Blue-Green Yucca)
- Yucca baccata (Blue Yucca)
tips
In very cold or snowy winters, protect the garden yuccas with a garden fleece or similar, for example. In the spring, frozen or dried-up parts of the plant must be removed, the yucca will sprout again.