Morphological characteristics of Dutch iron

Dutch iron, also known as giant yucca, elephant foot yucca and spinless yucca, is a foliage plant of Yucca in Liliaceae. The Latin name is Yucca elephantipes. The shape of Dutch iron plant is regular, the stem is thick, and the leaves are firm and green, which is very masculine and upright

The plant height of Dutch iron in the country of origin can reach 10 meters, and the plant height of potted plants is mostly 1-2 meters. The stem is stout, erect, brown, with obvious leaf marks, and the stem base can be expanded into a nearly spherical shape. The leaves are narrow lanceolate, inserted at the top of the stem, sharp at the end, up to 100 cm long and 8-10 cm wide; Leaves leathery, tough, entire, green, sessile

Growth habits of Dutch iron

Dutch iron is native to warm regions of North America. It likes Yang and is also resistant to Yin, drought and cold. The suitable temperature for growth is 15-25 ℃, and the overwintering temperature is 0 ℃. The requirements for soil are not strict, and the loose loam rich in humus is preferred

It has strong adaptability, vigorous vitality and simple cultivation management. At the same time, it is a plant with strong absorption capacity for a variety of harmful gases. It is an ideal material for indoor and outdoor greening decoration. Make small and medium-sized potted plants and arrange meeting rooms, halls, corridors and corridors to create a solemn and serious atmosphere; Potted young plants are also very popular on bookshelves and desks