Yucca as bonsai.

 A short write up about Yucca.

Yucca is a genus of perennial shrubs and trees in the family Asparagaceae. 

It's basically a desert plant and are native to the hot and dry areas of the American continent and also the Caribbean.. 

They are drought tolerant and they store up water in their stems and leaves. 

They have a rosette of sword shaped leaves, with pointed edges. 

They can be easily used as bonsai trees.. It can be trained into a single upright tree or in a group.. In a penjing, they look very nice, adapt themselves very well.. 

The soil should be well draining.. Their water requirement is minimal. 

They should get sunlight for 5 to 6 hours daily. 

Manuring can be done once in a month. Farmyard manure is ideal.. 

Yucca plants are attacked by aphids, which can be removed by spraying any insecticide.. 

To keep the plant in good condition, remove all dried up leaves periodically.. 

Lateral branches can be developed by trimming the growing tips.. 

Repotting can be done once in two years.