Yucca Damage

I had a large Yukka in my garden which after wet dec last year followedd by frost killed the healthy tops off. Was 3.5 mtr high have cut down to 1 mtr but has not sprouted. How can I encourage growth? I did seal the to after cutting back. Please help!

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/17/2023 @ 10:50 am

Generally, sealing is considered an out of date practice. It tends to seal moisture to the cut area, which can make diseases worse. It was once thought to prevent it.

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However, you can cut it down further to allow it to "harden off".

If and when the base sprouts pups, you can transplant them, or leave them to form a sort of "shrub":

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/separating-and-repotting-yucca-offshoot-pups.htm ^[2]

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