The Germans' favorite palm, which is actually not one at all: Even if the yucca "palm" looks very similar to a species of palm and is also called that, it still belongs to the asparagus family. Like the popular vegetable, the palm grows straight up and forms a straight trunk. The houseplant is used to a rather dry climate in its homeland, which is why it should not be watered too often.
The yucca palm does not need much water
Yucca palms get by with little water
The various yucca species are at home in the south of the USA and in the deserts and semi-deserts of Central America. The climate here is rather hot and dry, to which the plants have adapted perfectly. For you at home, this means: only water the yucca a little and not too often. During the growing season, a rotation of once a week to maybe even once every two weeks should be perfectly sufficient - even less frequently in winter. How often you water depends on the ambient temperature, the season, the age and size of the plant, and the humidity. Always do the finger test beforehand: stick your index finger about one to two centimeters deep into the substrate. If this is dry, you can water. Then make sure that excess water is removed from the planter or saucer.
Yellow leaves often indicate excessive moisture
If your yucca has a noticeable number of yellow leaves, this can indicate an excess of moisture. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs, as this can lead to root and trunk rot.
tips
Instead of watering the yucca, you can simply spray it with room temperature water from time to time. Chalky water is preferable for both spraying and watering.