Spanish dagger 'Bright Star' (Yucca gloriosa 'Bright Star')

Spanish dagger 'Bright Star'

Also known as: Palm lily 'Bright Star', Adam's needle 'Bright Star'

The spanish dagger 'Bright Star' is a cultivar from the yucca family. Its green leaves are outlined in an off-white color and look like swords, giving the entire plant a bushy star-like shape - thus the name. Certain weather conditions plus the plant’s age can cause this cultivar to get pink tinges on its foliage, creating a magnificent three-colored leaf.

Scientific classification

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

Summer, Fall

Bloom Time

Fall, Winter

Harvest Time

90 cm

Plant Height

1.2 m

Spread

Yellow, Green, Pink, Variegated

Leaf Color

5 cm to 7 cm

Flower Size

Brown, Red, Green, Copper, Burgundy

Fruit Color

White, Pink

Flower Color

Care Guide for Spanish dagger 'Bright Star'

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Spanish dagger 'Bright Star' thrives in dry conditions, requiring watering once every two to three weeks in fall and winter, and weekly in spring and summer. Ensure soil drains well to prevent root rot. Symptoms of over-watering include brown leaf tips, while under-watering causes browning and wilting leaves.

Fertilize: Spanish dagger 'Bright Star' requires minimal nutrients, but using a basal fertilizer at planting can enhance growth. Apply a compound fertilizer once in spring and fall, avoiding winter applications to prevent excessive growth. This can also be used during rapid growth for improved blooming.

Pruning: Pruning spanish dagger 'Bright Star' involves removing dead branches and diseased leaves during growth, as well as cutting withered pedicels post-bloom to prevent nutrient loss. Additionally, lateral branches should be pruned for a balanced shape.

Propagation: Propagation of spanish dagger 'Bright Star' can be achieved through cuttage or ramets, both with high survival rates. For ramets, divide when 30cm tall, ensuring roots are intact. For cuttings, use 5-6cm segments buried in soil. Keep moist and sunny; roots develop in about two weeks.

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