Needle | Adam's

Standard and specialty varieties are available at retailers like NatureHills.com and McKay Nursery .

The plant is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Purchasing Options

Minimal; water weekly during the first year, then only during extreme droughts. adam's needle

Adam’s Needle ( Yucca filamentosa ) is an indestructible, evergreen succulent native to the Southeastern U.S., famous for its sword-like leaves with curly, thread-like filaments. It is a quintessential low-maintenance plant, thriving in tough conditions like drought, heat, and poor sandy soil. Quick Care Summary

Must be extremely well-draining; gritty, sandy, or rocky soils are ideal. Standard and specialty varieties are available at retailers

Caused by overwatering or poor drainage; leaves will become soft, squishy, or yellow.

Wear sturdy gloves to remove dead or winter-burned leaves in early spring by cutting them close to the base. Adam’s Needle ( Yucca filamentosa ) is an

Generally resistant, but can be affected by yucca weevils (which eat the roots), scale, or mealybugs.