what kind of palm is this (pic)

please tell me what type of palm this is. I got it from a friend who is moving. She said she bought it at the local lowes, they are no longer there. The trunk is about the width of a 20 oz bottle, and the height is about 3.5 ft. Anyway, took a good pick and would like to know the type and how to take care of it, if anyone knows, please let me know.

Also, I noticed there is wax on the top of the trunk, what is the reason for this?

Link to the pic: http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x174/mgoter/misc/100_0685.jpg

Martin

 

Does not appear to be a palm. Check Dracena.

 

Hi,

Looks like a yucca plant. I'm not 100%sure, but the wax might have used to stop sap from running after cutting off the ends.
Yours looks very healthy!

 

Definately a Yucca, not sure which sort though and Bluewing is right about the "wax" as such

Ed

 

I yield to smarter minds! It appeared to be at first to be a "corn plant", Dracaena fragrans, but I grow none of these. Upon closer examination I see your ID is obviously more accurate.

 

Thank you for all your responses. I looked up yucca plants and I am by no means even close to knowing what I am talking about, but it looks about right.

Now for another question. I live in SE North Carolina (28401) , is this an outdoor plant, and would I be able to transplant it into my yard landscaping? I did some searching and found out they should dry a little before getting watered, and it rains a bit down here. Also, I think my friend kept it on her patio all the time, not sure about winter though.

Thanks for all your help

martin

 

After a little digging, I think the full name of your plant is, "Yucca elephantipes"
Sorry, not being from the south I'm not sure about growing this plant safely outdoors in your area. Hopefully, someone will chime in....

 

Yes I think you would be able to. I have a similar Yucca and mine is in full sun with well drained soil. Will not tolerate less that 7 degrees celcius (45 F??). I don't know what your minimum is over there? I wouldn't worry about the rain, as I live in the sub tropics, just again, ensure well drained soil. Hope I helped

Ed

 

Y. elephantipes freezes to the soil line most years here in
zone 8b.

YMMV
Chris

 

Well, looks like I inherited a pretty sturdy plant. And I love the way it looks.

I just wanted to say thanks for all your help, and you guy are great. Glad I found this forum.
I will be moving into a house here in the next few months, but will be waiting until early spring to get it in the ground. I think that is the best option, so it has all of spring and a warm summer to recupperate if needed.

Thanks again

martin

 

I think we call those things Spanish Bayonets down here in FL.

~LCA.