A statuesque trunk forming species from Mexico, Yucca filifera creates an impressive tower of dark sword-like leaves edged with ornamental silvery threads.
St. Peter’s Palm is versatile – it has moderate frost tolerance when kept in excellent drainage, but is also a popular specimen for a sunny conservatory.
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Origin: Central Mexico
Genus: Yucca
Species / Cultivar: filifera
Common Name: St. Peter's Palm, Izote
Synonym: Yucca baccata var. filifera
Plant Biography
Yucca filifera originates in central Mexico, where it is known as St Peter’s palm or izote.
The Izote flower has stood out in Mexican gastronomy since pre-Hispanic times. It’s also known as a Yucca flower or cuaresmeña flower, because it blooms between February and April so it is usually consumed during Lent. Although in some places, such as Veracruz, it blooms until July.
Soil: Well drained
Soil that does not show much signs of moisture, either visibly or when handled.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Final Size: Tall
Final size will work as a large stand-alone specimen plant.
Water Requirement: Low
Will grow in a drier position and is unlikely to need regular watering once established.
Humidity: Low
Suited to fairly dry air, typically because it evolved in an arid climate.
Maintenance: Low
Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Situation: Full Sun
Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day, such as a south facing position.
Eventual Height: 8 - 12m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 2.5 - 4m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Will need protection from frosts in order to survive winter, eg. with fleece jacket.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.
Expert Tip
Make sure to keep this Yucca dry in winter. Mature, established plants can stay outdoors in the ground over winter. The crown may require some protection during periods with frost forecasted.
Care & Size Guidance
Yucca filifera thrives in a sunny sheltered spot. Keep watering to a minimum and keep dry in winter.
If kept in a container, use a mix of soil based compost with potting grit to allow the compost to keep its structural integrity over time. A layer of grit may be added also to the top of the container. This will prevent weeds from sprouting in the pot and insulates the foliage (especially in younger plants) from the damp soil.
Albeit one of the fastest growing Yuccas, when compared to other plants, it’s very slow growing.
It tends to branch when it reaches a good size trunk, but this all depends on local conditions.
Really pleased with the quality that arrived. Looks stocky, hardy, healthy and looks like it will take well in the ground. Hopefully it looks stunning in a few years time. Very pleased. Wish I’d bought two instead of a yucca elata.
Rebecca M
2 customer reviews for Yucca filifera
Rated 5 out of 5
Really pleased with quality and size of my plant. Very sturdy. Can’t wait to see it grow and the trunk get even taller! Thank you so much.
Constance Wright (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Really pleased with the quality that arrived. Looks stocky, hardy, healthy and looks like it will take well in the ground. Hopefully it looks stunning in a few years time. Very pleased. Wish I’d bought two instead of a yucca elata.
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Really pleased with quality and size of my plant. Very sturdy. Can’t wait to see it grow and the trunk get even taller! Thank you so much.
Constance Wright (verified owner) –
Really pleased with the quality that arrived. Looks stocky, hardy, healthy and looks like it will take well in the ground. Hopefully it looks stunning in a few years time. Very pleased. Wish I’d bought two instead of a yucca elata.
Rebecca M. –