Outdoor · Full sun
Yucca Gloriosa
AED 260each, 100-120 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Yucca Gloriosa, 100-120 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 260
- Total
- AED 260
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About this plant
Yucca Gloriosa suits outdoor spots with full sun, tolerates partial shade but grows looser. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, so keep it away from pets.
Yucca Gloriosa is a sculptural, drought-tolerant yucca with upright blue-green sword leaves, a sturdy statement plant for sunny Dubai gardens, entrances and large planters.
Yucca Gloriosa (Yucca gloriosa), known as Spanish dagger or moundlily yucca, is an evergreen shrub native to the coast of the southeastern United States. It forms dense rosettes of stiff, blue-green to mid-green, sword-shaped leaves on a short trunk, and older plants branch into several heads. Tall spikes of creamy white bell flowers appear on mature plants.
It is well suited to the UAE. It takes full sun, high summer heat, sandy soil and coastal conditions, and needs only occasional deep watering once established. Its leaves are slightly more flexible than Yucca aloifolia, though the tips are still sharp. It struggles in heavy, constantly wet soil and in deep shade, and it is not a long-term indoor plant in Dubai.
At 1–1.2 m it already gives height and structure, making it useful for villa entrances, front gardens, xeriscape and gravel schemes, rooftop planters and commercial landscapes. Keep it back from walkways and seating. We offer it as a sizeable specimen of around 100–120 cm.
- Sizes
- 100 cm
- Watering
- Every 7–10 days in summer once established, every 2–3 weeks in winter; deep water, then let dry
Light
Full sun; tolerates partial shade but grows looser
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (saponins; can cause vomiting in cats and dogs). Source: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yucca
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 |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Yucca Gloriosa healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun; tolerates partial shade but grows looser. 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; deep water, then let dry. 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, well-draining soil; avoid heavy clay or compacted ground. Feeding: a slow-release or cactus feed once in spring. Common mistake: overwatering on shared garden irrigation, which rots the base. Where it works: villa entrances, front gardens, gravel and desert landscapes, rooftop planters 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, dogs and horses (saponins; can cause vomiting in cats and dogs). Source: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yucca
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Yucca Gloriosa FAQs
Is Yucca Gloriosa good for Dubai gardens?
Yes. It handles full sun, high heat and sandy soil and needs little water once established.
How big does Yucca Gloriosa get?
It can reach around 2 m or more over many years and branches into several heads. Ours are supplied at around 100–120 cm.
Can I keep it indoors?
Not long term. It needs strong direct sun and stretches and weakens indoors.
Is Yucca Gloriosa toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists yucca as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to saponins, which can cause vomiting.
Questions about Yucca Gloriosa?
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