Yucca Tres Canas - H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What light exposure does an indoor Yucca need? Yucca prefers bright indirect light, near a window. It tolerates partial shade but grows more slowly. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can burn the leaves.
Is Yucca dangerous for pets? Yucca is slightly toxic if ingested by dogs and cats. Its leaves also end in sharp points: keep it out of reach of pets and young children.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Air-purifying • ☀️ Bright interior / Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌴 Graphic & contemporary • 📏 H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm • ⚠️ Slightly toxic to pets
The Yucca elephantipes 'Tres Cañas', or Three-Stem Yucca, is a sturdy tropical plant native to Mexico and Central America. Its three woody trunks, topped with long rigid leaves in rosettes, give it a sculptural silhouette that’s instantly recognizable — a strong plant presence that shapes a space as soon as it’s placed.
Among the most resilient indoor plants, it tolerates missed waterings, adapts to varied light levels, and helps purify the air. An architectural choice for living rooms, offices, and entryways seeking character — keep out of reach of pets and young children, as its pointed leaves can cause injury. For more on large indoor plants, see our dedicated guide.
Exposure & placement
The Yucca elephantipes is a sun-loving plant native to the semi-arid regions of Mexico. Indoors, it thrives in light but can adapt — one of its great strengths.
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light, near a south- or west-facing window.
- Tolerates: partial shade — but growth will be slower and leaves less dense.
- Avoid: prolonged direct sunlight through a window, which can scorch the leaves.
- Temperature: 15–25 °C, minimum 10 °C. Very sensitive to cold drafts.
- Soil: well-draining — light universal potting mix with 30% sand or perlite.
The brighter its location, the more its three stems will develop evenly. Below 2 hours of light per day, it will survive but barely grow.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — wait until the top 5 centimeters of soil are dry before watering.
- Frequency: about every 8–10 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winter.
- Water: preferably use non-calcareous water (filtered or left to settle). Yucca is sensitive to hard water.
- Drainage: essential — pot must have drainage holes, saucer emptied after watering.
- Fertilizer: every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer, diluted green plant fertilizer at half strength.
- Repotting: every 2–3 years in spring, into a slightly larger pot.
The Yucca stores water in its trunks — this is its natural reserve. It’s much better to underwater than overwater: roots rot quickly in soggy substrate. Check out our new plant care guide to get off to a good start.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its three trunks and architectural foliage, the Yucca 'Tres Cañas' is above all a plant sculpture. It doesn’t need to be surrounded to make an impact — placed alone in a bright corner, it’s enough to transform a room.
- Alone as a centerpiece: in a large waxed concrete or matte ceramic pot, it stands as a plant sculpture in a living room or entryway. See our inspirations in our selection of decorative foliage plants.
- In arrangement: pair it with a Ficus lyrata or a Strelitzia for a contrast of shapes and heights. Add a Zamioculcas at the base to thicken the bottom.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic, concrete, or natural terracotta — raw materials highlight its clean lines better than colorful or shiny pots.
- Style: perfect in a minimalist, Scandinavian, or urban jungle interior. Its three stems give it a volume that a single-stem plant cannot match.
Turn the pot a quarter turn each week: the three stems naturally grow toward the light, and this regular rotation ensures a balanced shape on all sides.
Verdeia Tips
- Never overwater — the trunks naturally store water. A constantly wet substrate causes the roots to rot without visible signs until it's too late.
- Beware of lime scale — white spots or gradual yellowing are often due to tap water. Use filtered water or water left to stand for 24 hours.
- Watch out for mealybugs — white cottony filaments in the leaf axils? Treat immediately with alcohol on cotton, then diluted black soap.
- Remove yellowing lower leaves — this is natural. Cut at the base with a clean cut: this gives the characteristic palm look and encourages upward growth.
- Let it readjust after delivery — 48 hours in a temperate room before placing it in its final spot. The cold/heat shock can cause leaf drop.
- ⚠️ Slightly toxic and sharp leaves — toxic if ingested by dogs and cats, and its tips can cause injury. Keep it out of reach of pets and young children. See our plants and pets guide for suitable alternatives.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Yucca elephantipes
- Common name: Three-stem Yucca, Giant Yucca, Spineless Yucca
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Pot diameter: 19 cm
- Approximate height: 70 cm
- Maximum adult size: up to 150 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indoors / partial shade
- Watering: moderate — let the substrate dry out between waterings
- Care: easy
- Toxicity for pets: slightly toxic if ingested (dogs, cats)
- Leaves: sharp tips — keep away from young children and pets
- Decorative style: Urban jungle / Minimalist / Contemporary
- Particularity: three woody trunks, evergreen foliage, very drought tolerant
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The density of the foliage, the height of the stems, and the shades of green naturally change according to the light and the season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.