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- Q.It’s November In New England. Can I Still Plant A New Yucca Plant I Just Bought Or Should I Keep It Indoors? - The yucca is new so not very big. Not sure if it's too late to plant outdoors.
- Q.Can Broken Yucca Tree Be Replanted? - I have a yucca tree that has grown to approx. 7 feet tall. I keep it on my patio. It ...
- Q.Yucca Plant - Could somebody tell me what type of yucca plant this is?
- Q.Will Yucca Regrow - Had a yucca stump for a year. No shoots showing this past summer. Removed it today, but some small Roots ...
- Q.What To Do With A Three Stemmed Yucca Which Is 2 Metres High From Top Of Pot And Hitting Conservatory Ceiling. - I think it is an elephantipes type and is over 20 years old. Stems are approx. 1.6 metres without any leaves.
- Q.Why Are Leaves On My Yucca Plant Turning Black - My yucca plant leaves were turning black by the hand fulls. I pull them off and then a few days ...
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KVIGAR on
October 8, 2019
46951Q.Yucca Tree cutting
When I am working on my Yucca do I always need to wax the trunk when cut? If not when do you know to do This? Rescued a Yucca, please help!
Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 9, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It is not completely necessary to wax a cut, as it will heal just fine on its own. This is, primarily, done professionally to reduce disease. When there are several plants in close proximity, it is necessary to take precautions.
Waxing is popular with fruit trees, or otherwise any other plant prone to infection from pruning. Yucca aren't too particular here.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plants-care-and-pruning-tips-for-pruning-a-yucca.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/propagation-of-yucca-plant.htm
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- Asked by
Linda L on
November 10, 2019
01501Q.It’s November In New England. Can I Still Plant A New Yucca Plant I Just Bought Or Should I Keep It Indoors?
The yucca is new so not very big. Not sure if it's too late to plant outdoors.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 11, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Since they grow well indoors, I would wait till spring to plant it since it is young and probably a little tender. Here is more information on their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/growing-yucca-indoors.htm
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November 25, 2019Q.Can broken yucca tree be replanted?
I have a yucca tree that has grown to approx. 7 feet tall. I keep it on my patio. It was always very healthy. We had a storm last week with heavy rain & wind. The top 3 foot of the tree has now bent completely over. It is still attached to the main trunk. It hasn’t snapped off. Is it possible to remove the top 3 foot section & replant it?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 25, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can do that, but wait a little while first and see if it straightens on its own. If you choose to make a new plant, then the old stalk will sprout replacement pups. This article will help you to turn that tip into a cutting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/propagation-of-yucca-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
November 29, 2019Q.Yucca plant
Could somebody tell me what type of yucca plant this is?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This is a red flowering subcultivar of Yucca Baccata. This will require the same care as the standard white flowering kind, which is very minimal.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/caring-for-and-landscaping-with-yuccas-outdoors.htm
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December 18, 2019Q.Will yucca regrow
Had a yucca stump for a year. No shoots showing this past summer. Removed it today, but some small Roots I can't remove. If I plant something else in the hole, is there a chance the yucca will try to regrow?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 19, 2019
Certified ExpertA.According to the article below, yuccas will regrow from any root left in the ground. It can be very hard to remove them by hand, but pouring boiling water over the area several times will kill anything before you plant. That is, if you don't want it to come back.
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dogkeeper on
December 30, 2019
Malton, North Yorkshire,U KQ.What To Do With A Three Stemmed Yucca Which Is 2 metres High From Top Of Pot And Hitting Conservatory Ceiling.
I think it is an elephantipes type and is over 20 years old. Stems are approx. 1.6 metres without any leaves.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 30, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This can by remedied, usually, by pruning. Since it has three main stalks, you can start by pruning one to the height that you want it to be. A few days to a week later you can remove another. Finally, the last can be removed in a week after that.
This method will make for a faster recovery, while encouraging branching.
Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plants-care-and-pruning-tips-for-pruning-a-yucca.htm
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conniemccoy675 on
March 20, 2020
31031Q.Why Are Leaves On My Yucca Plant Turning Black
My yucca plant leaves were turning black by the hand fulls. I pull them off and then a few days later there is more as well as sections of the trunk was turning black. I always put in house during winter, then back on porch in spring. When this happened it was in house.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This sounds, either, fungal or bacterial! Unfortunately, your photo did not come through so I cannot identify the issue.
This is caused by overwatering, most commonly. You will have to make sure to let these dry out, very thoroughly, between waterings. I would recommend treating with a fungicide, also.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
This article will help you to care for yucca in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/growing-yucca-indoors.htm
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