Chaparral Yucca - Hesperoyucca whipplei vibrant magenta Dendrosicyos is a monotypic genus

Dendrosicyos is a monotypic genus in the Cucurbitaceae plant family

such as Amapolla tree and Bombax ellipticum

does great in partial shade avoid full sun

and prolonged exposure will almost certainly cause some damage

Repotting is best done at the end of winter

Chaparral Yucca - Hesperoyucca whipplei vibrant magenta Dendrosicyos is a monotypic genusI ntroducing the Chaparral Yucca, also known as Hesperoyucca whipplei. Native to Southern California and Baja California, the Chaparral Yucca has several common names, including Our Lord's Candle, Spanish Bayonet, Quixote Yucca, foothill yucca, and Yucca whipplei. These names reflect its tall, candle like inflorescence and the sharp, bayonet like leaves. The Chaparral Yucca is an evergreen dense rosette of rigid, sword shaped gray blue leaves that can