Yucca filifera | St. Peter's palm Conservatory Greenhouse/RHS

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or grow under glass in gritty compost. Needs to be kept almost dry over winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or remove rooted suckers

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Architectural
• City and courtyard gardens
• Coastal
• Mediterranean climate plants
• Patio and container plants
• Wall side borders

Pruning

No pruning required, but dead leaves can be removed to improve appearance. Overlarge plants can be cut back in late spring and will reshoot from the trunk

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids on flower spikes and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot