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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 20, 2011
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    It is highly unlikely that they will damage the retaining wall because their roots are not agressive in that way. But they are very hard to relocate once they become established. The roots go very deep and are hard to remove. If any roots are left, they will regrow from them.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 21, 2011
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    It may either be a nutrient issue or root rot. Check the plant for root rot and then give it a does of fertilizer. Here is more information on root rot:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

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    Heather on
    March 23, 2011
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    You can't really stop it from growing. If it is an indoor yucca, it may be rootbound. The leaves from the bottom are likely pups, which increase when the plant is under stress. Check to see if it is rootbound and if it is, you can repot it or you can root prune it. Root pruning will help keep it smaller. These articles will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/root-bound-symptoms.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/prune-roots.htm

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    Michael Son on
    March 23, 2011
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    Hi thanks for the response however myY
    Yucca is outdoors is there anyway I can stop it growing it's about 10 feet high also where do o start to prune top or bottom and should I take off leaves from the base.

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    Nikki on
    March 22, 2011
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    You can remove the old leaves and tubers if you want, but you do not need to. The plants should produce pups regardless of whether the dead material is removed.

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    Nikki on
    March 22, 2011
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    Yuccas are pretty hardy. I would be willing to bet that it will come back. It will either grow new leaves on the stem or send up a pup from the roots. Keep caring for it as you have and there is a good chance it will recover.

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    Nikki on
    March 31, 2011
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    If the stems are still alive, they will regrow their leaves and there is also a chance the roots are alive and they will regrow from the roots. I would give them a month, and if you do not see growth by then, they are most likely dead. These articles will help you as well:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-cold-weather.htm

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    Nikki on
    March 31, 2011
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    This is a common problem for yuccas. I would recommend a bit more water (not much) and a fertilizer that contains some iron.

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