Yucca pendula | Soft Leaf Yucca

Yucca pendula | Soft Leaf Yucca

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 7-11
• Plant Brand: Plant Factory Direct Choice
• Botanical Name: Yucca pendula
• Foliage Color: Blue-Green
• Flower Color: Creamy= off white bell shaped 
• Flower Fragrance: Yes, especially at night
• Fall Color: NA
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 6-8'
• Mature Width: 6-8'
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun, Partial shade, and shade
• Soil Needs: Moist well drained, needs moisture during winter
• Water Needs: Occasionally, like moisture
• Pruning Needs: Remove spent blades as needed
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes, especially night pollinators 
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
• Salt Tolerant 

The Yucca Pendula, also known as the Soft Leaf Yucca, is a striking addition to any outdoor space. Its graceful, arching leaves create a unique texture that brings both elegance and a touch of the exotic to your garden. Beyond its beauty, this hardy plant thrives in various conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking durability without sacrificing style. Whether placed as a focal point or used to complement other greenery, the Yucca Pendula enhances your landscape with its distinctive charm and lasting resilience. Elevate your garden’s appeal effortlessly with this captivating plant.  

Thriving effortlessly in warmer climates, this plant is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10 and offers a stunning display of creamy-white blooms from late spring to early summer.  The elegantly curving leaves boast a vibrant, deep green hue throughout the year, providing a stunning backdrop for the plant's striking, bell-shaped flowers that bring a charming visual contrast to any garden.  The blooms exude a refined charm, accompanied by a gentle fragrance that captivates the senses without being overpowering.  

Yucca Pendula stands out for its easy-going nature, making it a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enhance their landscape with a plant that demands little upkeep and less frequent trimming than many others.  With its remarkable ability to thrive in dry conditions, this plant is perfect for creating stunning landscapes that require minimal water. Its compact growth makes it an excellent choice for smaller garden spaces, containers, or as a striking accent in any garden design.

This yucca not only enhances the beauty of your garden with its stunning appearance, but it also requires minimal maintenance. Its remarkable durability and resistance to deer browsing make it a smart choice for any gardener. Plus, it’s safe for pets, ensuring a family-friendly environment in your outdoor space.  While it may not be the main attraction for pollinators, it can still draw in beneficial insects from time to time, contributing positively to the health and balance of your garden's ecosystem.  

For the best results, make sure to plant your Yucca Pendula in well-draining soil and provide it with full to partial sunlight. Ensure consistent watering until your plants are well-established, then reduce to occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.  Applying mulch around the base is a fantastic way to keep moisture in and maintain a stable soil temperature. Plus, pruning is minimal; just take a moment to remove spent flower stalks and any damaged leaves as needed.  For optimal results, consider applying a light dose of balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring each year. This simple step will help ensure your plants remain vigorous and showcase vibrant foliage throughout the growing season.

Transform your garden with Yucca Pendula from Plant Factory Direct, a choice that brings enduring style and remarkable resilience to your outdoor space.

Year-Round Care Tips for Yucca Pendula

Yucca pendula, known for its low maintenance and durability, thrives on simple care routines tailored to its drought-tolerance and growth cycle. Here’s how to keep your plant healthy all year, focusing on watering and pruning.

Watering:

• Establishment Phase (First 4–6 Months):
• Water thoroughly after planting to saturate the root ball and soil.
• Water every 7–10 days to help the roots grow into the surrounding soil.
• Apply about 1–1.5in of water per session for deep soaking.
• Once Established:
• Spring & Summer: Water every 2–3 weeks; increase to every 10–14 days if temperatures exceed 100°F.
• Autumn & Winter: Reduce watering to every 6–8 weeks, or once a month if conditions stay cool and dry.
• Always allow the soil to dry out completely between watering's. Overwatering causes root rot, so ensure your soil is well-drained.
• When watering, apply enough until you see water drain out the bottom, ensuring deep root moisture.

Pruning:

• General Maintenance:
• Prune in late winter or early spring, before the growth season, for best results, though it can be done anytime. 
• Remove dead, damaged, or dried basal leaves near the plant’s base using sharp pruners or a pruning saw—wear gloves due to tough, sometimes sharp foliage. 
• Trim spent flower stalks after blooming, cutting them off 3–4in above where the stalk emerges from the stem. 
• Avoid cutting into the central crown, as this is where new growth develops.
• For trunk-forming varieties or if the plant becomes too tall, cut the trunk to the desired height above the halfway mark—this stimulates growth from side shoots. 

Seasonal & General Care:

• Minimal winter care is needed if the plant is grown outdoors in its recommended hardiness zone. Only cover or mulch young plants if extreme cold is expected. 
• Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10), but don’t over-feed—yuccas are light feeders. 
• Maintain full sun for best health and blooming; though tolerant of poor soils, always ensure good drainage. 
• Mulching is optional but helps retain moisture and curb weeds around the base in the warmer months.

By letting the plant dry between watering's, pruning dead foliage and spent blooms in spring, and keeping maintenance low, Yucca pendula will remain attractive, trouble-free, and highly durable throughout the year. 

Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

 Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful "out of the box" experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.