The yucca palm or palm lily is the ideal plant for large and bright living rooms or bedrooms. The very vigorous indoor tree looks best in front of a floor-to-ceiling window, which ideally faces south. Yuccas need a lot of light, although not necessarily direct sunlight. However, the plants, which come from the dry areas of Central America, have no place in rooms with high humidity - this does not correspond to their natural habitat.
How much does a yucca palm cost?
The price of a yucca palm varies depending on size and quality. Cheap copies are available for 15 to 20 euros, but their quality may not be optimal. You can purchase a high-quality Yucca palm from specialist nurseries or specialist mail order companies, where you can also get advice and care tips.
Yuccas in different price ranges – good is not always cheap
Yuccas are available in all price ranges. You can get large specimens for just 15 to 20 euros at well-known Möbelschweden or other discount stores with a garden department, although these plants will most likely not last you long. Cheap yuccas are often grown very quickly and with the use of pesticides and excessive fertilizer - and are rarely cared for professionally within the garden departments. Of course you can try your luck. It is better to order a suitable plant straight away from qualified nurseries or specialist mail order companies. Here the gardeners usually know what they are doing and can give you valuable tips if you have any problems or questions.
More tips for buying a yucca
But whether it's cheap or more expensive: So that you can enjoy your yucca for a long time, you should pay attention to good quality before you buy it: yellowed or stained leaves, bent shoots, muddy areas or even roots growing out of the pot are always a sign of improper husbandry, pest infestation or deficiency symptoms. It's better to leave such goods alone from the start and go for strong, he althy-looking plants without any damaged areas.
Other important purchasing and care instructions
Large temperature fluctuations are very stressful for plants, which is why it is better not to buy your new yucca on very hot or cold days. Before transporting, wrap the plant in paper or foil, carefully pulling up the leaves and shoots. This measure serves to protect the plant. When you get home, place the yucca in a cooler place to get used to it and never in direct sunlight. Only move them to their final location after a few days. In the first few weeks you should only water sparingly, do not fertilize (both are often done excessively in garden centers, which is why a bit of restraint is required) and also do not repot - the latter will only cause additional stress to the plant.
Tip
In general, a quarantine period makes sense at the beginning, during which the new yucca is separated from the other plants. Then you can see whether pests or pathogens have infected the yucca.