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- Q.Yucca - I live in the coastal Pacific Northwest. My decades-old yuccas bloomed this year as usual. Though the spikes are normal ...
- Q.Yucca Plant - What are the little brown pods on the yucca stalk after the flowers die
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- Q.Yucca Plant - The flower pods are they seeds
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Anonymous on
July 14, 2017Q.Yucca Gloriosa
We had one of these probably over 30 years old and that regularly flowered and grew new stems, to the extent that the overall plant was probably in excess of 15-20 mature stems and several new ones every year! Regrettably we have had to remove it as we now have 6 grandchildren aged from 6 months to 10 years that visit us and play in the garden - the spikes on this plant can be dangerous to small children. Having dug up what we thought was everything and re-seeded with grass we now have numerous shoots continuing to grow through the lawn. Whilst not itself a problem, is there any way we can rid ourselves of these short of digging down several metres again? thanks Steve Mattos
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/removing-yucca.htm
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Anonymous on
July 16, 2017Q.yucca
I live in the coastal Pacific Northwest. My decades-old yuccas bloomed this year as usual. Though the spikes are normal sized, about 4 or 5 feet tall, they seem to be too heavy for the plants, and all are leaning, some to the ground. Is this a consequence of too little water (the other plants in the area don't seem to be suffering), or inadequate pruning? I thought of cutting the spikes and cutting away the old leaves, in the hope of having better result next year.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 17, 2017A.Check on the soil moisture. Overly wet soil can cause root rot.
In this case though, I think the flowers are just simply heavy and the plant may need some additional moisture.
This really is quite stunning, even bending down!Here is a link with some other possible causes.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/droopy-yucca-plants.htm
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Rose Sloan on
July 21, 2017
Tonawanda NY 14223Q.Yucca plant
What are the little brown pods on the yucca stalk after the flowers die
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 21, 2017A.The plant has produced a seed pod.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/propagation-of-yucca-plant.htm
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spock60 on
July 24, 2017
80601Q.Trimming a Yucca
We need to trim or remove a couple yuccas behind our house. Do we buy a pole saw? I don't have anything else long enough to get close to it so I don't get stabbed by spikes. My spade didn't work because it couldn't cut it. Any suggestions?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 24, 2017A.Carefully, trim these leaves off with a sharp knife or shear.
Use protective gloves, long sleeves and eye protection!Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
stuff12002 on
July 30, 2017
Ventura county, CAQ.Yucca stalks chewed/gnawed?
I am worried about our mature yucca trees. The stalks look like they are being chewed on rapidly, since they fall off green and there is no rotting. They flowered in the last few years, and I don't notice any signs of bugs, but I want to be on the safe side. Any indication of pests like weevils, or maybe just some critter living up in the tree?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 30, 2017A.There are a few different pests that may be the issue.
This link will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plant-bugs.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 3, 2017Q.yucca plant seeds
How do I go about growing yucca plants from the seeds in the pods on the top of the stalk of my yucca plants?
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nikki-phipps on
August 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-seed-pods.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
denisemorse on
August 8, 2017
reno ohio 45773Q.yucca plant
The flower pods are they seeds
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shelley on
August 9, 2017
Certified ExpertA.They sure are. Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-seed-pods.htm
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