Getting Rid of Borers on Adams Needle Plants A Complete Guide Adams needle plants, also known by their botanical name Yucca filamentosa, are striking architectural plants prized for their sword-shaped foliage However, these hardy plants can fall victim to destructive borer pests that tunnel into stems and roots Borers are the larvae of certain moths … Read more
The Adam’s needle plant, also known as yucca filamentosa, is a popular ornamental plant known for its sword-like foliage and tall flowering stalks. But how much water does this drought-resistant plant really need to thrive? In this complete guide, we’ll take a deep dive into the water requirements for Adam’s needle so you can help … Read more
Adams Needle plants, also known as yuccas, are a popular ornamental plant found in many gardens and landscapes. With their unique sword-shaped leaves and striking floral displays, it’s no wonder why these drought-tolerant beauties are so admired. However, a common nuisance for Adams Needle plant owners is dealing with ants that seem attracted to these … Read more
Hardy yuccas are famous for their easy-going temperament and ability to withstand the harshest conditions. “Generally Yuccas are very versatile plants, and apart from frost damage in very cold winters, the hardy species rarely suffer plant health problems,” says Master Horticulturist Peter Lickorish. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re completely indestructible and you may find … Read more
Crusader bugs, also known as Murgantia histrionica, are a common and destructive pest that can infest Adams needle plants (Yucca filamentosa). If left uncontrolled, these sap-sucking bugs can cause severe damage to the foliage, flowers and overall health of Yucca plants. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss effective methods for identifying, controlling and preventing … Read more
In this second installation of the insect invasion series, we are going to talk about scale insects. We talked about aphids in the first installation. The second plant I saw a few weeks ago was at a library. It was a large Schefflera arboricola that I noticed right away. Its shiny leaves caught my attention … Read more
There are pests and there are Thrips. I think if I have a gardening nemesis it is them. Tiny weeny little critters that just seem bullet proof. Honestly, I think I have tried every remedy, oil and bug killer out there and only now am I starting to get on top of the problem. Fortunately … Read more
If you’ve noticed your Adams needle plant leaning or growing sideways instead of upright, you’re probably wondering what’s causing this unusual growth pattern. Don’t worry – with some troubleshooting, you can get your yucca plant back on track! Adams needle, also known by its scientific name Yucca filamentosa, is a popular ornamental plant known for … Read more
Adams needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen succulent often used in Southwest-themed landscapes. A yucca plant in the asparagus family, Adams needle is a virtually stemless shrub with blade-like leaves that form a basal rosette. The foliage clumps are usually 2 to 3 feet tall, with curled threads lining the edges of the … Read more
With its striking, spiky leaves and towering flower stalks, the adams needle plant (Yucca filamentosa) is a gorgeous architectural element in any garden. However, this hardy plant can sometimes fall victim to fungal diseases that mar its beauty with unsightly brown spots and damage. If your adams needle yucca is suffering from a fungal infection, … Read more