Outdoor, full sun
Silver Yucca
Yucca rigida, a large desert yucca with stiff blue-silver leaves on branching trunks. Full sun and very little water.
AED 12,500each
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- Silver Yucca × 1
- AED 12,500
- Total
- AED 12,500
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- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 7–10 days in summer once established, every 2–3 weeks in winter; more often in the first months
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Where
- Outdoor
Why people love it
- Stiff silvery leaves on a sculptural trunk suit desert gardens.
- Stiff grey-green leaves stay sharp in desert sunshine.
- Rain and occasional deep soaks cover its needs.
- Its sculptural trunk and sword leaves stay striking for decades.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA lists yucca as toxic to cats and dogs.
- Leaf tips are sharp and can injure people and pets.
- The trunk adds only a few centimeters a year.
- Wet soil or standing water rots the base.
About this plant
The Silver Yucca (Yucca rigida), sometimes called blue yucca, is a tree-forming yucca native to the deserts of northern Mexico. It produces dense rosettes of stiff, narrow, pale blue to silver leaves on thick trunks that can branch with age, and tall spikes of creamy white flowers on mature plants. This listing is a large, mature specimen.
It is well suited to Dubai's heat, sun and low rainfall. Once established it needs very little water and tolerates sandy soil. Its main enemy is waterlogging, so it must be planted in fast-draining ground, away from lawn sprinklers. A specimen of this size needs careful handling and proper planting to settle well. The leaf tips are sharp.
It is a centerpiece plant for modern villa gardens, desert and gravel landscapes, entrance features and hotel or commercial frontages. It is sold as a single large specimen size.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 7–10 days in summer once established, every 2–3 weeks in winter; more often in the first months
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (saponins; can cause vomiting).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Silver Yucca? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Silver Yucca healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 7–10 days in summer once established, every 2–3 weeks in winter; more often in the first months. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: sandy or gravelly, very free-draining soil. Feeding: rarely needed; a light cactus fertilizer once in spring. Common mistake: planting it in an irrigated lawn or bed, where constant moisture rots the roots. Where it works: modern villa gardens, gravel and desert landscapes, entrance features and commercial frontages.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (saponins; can cause vomiting).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Silver Yucca FAQs
How much water does a Silver Yucca need in Dubai?
Very little once established. Water every 7–10 days in summer and much less in winter.
Can it be planted in a lawn?
It is better kept out of irrigated lawns. Constant moisture rots yucca roots, so plant it in gravel or a dry bed.
Are the leaves sharp?
Yes. The leaf tips are stiff and sharp, so place it away from narrow paths and play areas.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists yucca as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins, which can cause vomiting.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
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