the species can be grown in a variety of soils and is drought-tolerant. young plants are occasionally used as houseplants. however the species grows best in a hot semi-arid climate, so plants are subject to root rot if overwatered. older plants are generally the most susceptible. for this reason young, shorter trees are superior houseplants as they are more adaptable to environmental changes. "yucca gigantea" can be affected by a number of pests including scale, yucca moth borers, and yucca weevils. leaf spot may affect the appearance of the leaves, but it does not affect the health of the plant. propagation is by suckers, cuttings or seed.