Yucca Yucca elephantipes with decorative black potYou'll imagine you're on the prairie! The yucca (Yucca elephantipes) with Elho pot 'Greenville' in black is a tough desert plant. It has three rough, striped stems and bright green leaves. This desert plant tolerates heat and dry conditions well. The Yucca does like light, but not strong, midday sun. Yuccas don't like a lot of water. Take care that there is never a layer of water at the bottom of the pot. The soil should dry out after a few days.