Also, this plant prefers sandy, well-drained soil. Never put a catcher or plate under your Yucca Cane plant because waterlogged roots or root rot is one of the most common killers of this plant. Here's a complete explanation of how to care for your Yucca Cane, from sunlight requirement to common problems and its solutions. First, on our list on how to care for your Yucca Cane is to place them in a spot where they can receive bright indirect light.
However, if this type of light is unavailable in your place, your Yucca Cane plant can also tolerate lower light areas, but it will grow much slower. Common Problem: If the leaves of your Yucca Cane plant are turning yellow, this means it has been exposed to direct sunlight for too long. Solution: On our Omysa Plant Care Tip, it's best to place your Yucca Cane plant in a partially shaded area of bright, but indirect light for better leaf color.
If the soil dries up in a week, then water your plant every week. If the soil dries up in two weeks, then water your plant every two weeks. Common Problem: If the tips of your Yucca Cane is turning brown, this means that the plant's soil is incredibly dry. However, if the leaves are turning yellow, this means you are overwatering the plant. Solution: Create a watering schedule and stick to it to avoid this kind of problem. If it is dry, then it's time to water your Yucca Cane plant.
Also, always discard any excess water that's left in the catcher or saucer because this can lead to root rot. The Yucca Cane does not require any extra humidity, but it's best if you can place it in a sunny corner with relatively low humidity. Common Problem: If your Yucca Cane plant is starting to wilt and die, but it's not because of light or water problems. Solution: Your plant may have been exposed to conditions with too much humidity.
Take note, if you live in an area that has high humidity, then it's best to place your Yucca Cane plant indoors. Yucca Cane is mildly toxic to humans and pets because it contains saponins. If your pet has ingested any part of the plant, it may experience diarrhea, dilated pupils, drooling, incoordination, vomiting, and weakness. Feed your Yucca Cane plant once a year in the spring and summer with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer.
Avoid giving too much fertilizer because this can lead to fertilizer burn in your plant. Rhizomes are a type of stem that produces new roots and shoots. These rhizomes create new yucca plants attached to the parent yucca plant by their roots. Even after maturity, your plant may not bloom unless certain conditions are correct.
However, they sometimes bloom every two to three years instead. Yucca plants typically bloom sometime between spring and summer. We previously mentioned that it could take years for yucca plants to mature, which evidently means they can survive for at least a few years, right? Yucca plants can live for years and years. You can expect about five years out of your yucca houseplant, but for yucca trees, you can expect them to survive even longer.
Their versatility and ability to survive with little water and a lot of sunlight keeps them going. Add on the fact you can propagate yuccas, and you can admire them for a really long time.
If you overwater a yucca plant, it can die or get root rot. So how much does it need? Yuccas can reach a variety of heights depending on whether they are plant or tree varieties. However, in general, they range from two feet to upwards of 30 feet.
You can control growth by pruning and propagating the plant. These plants make great beginner plants for those who are worried they might forget to water their plants. April 24, Leave a Reply Cancel reply Comment. Enter your name or username to comment.
Enter your email address to comment. Enter your website URL optional. Massive root structures can grow over time that have the power to crack foundations, disrupt retaining walls, and invade pools and irrigation pipes. These large root structures are extremely difficult to get rid of and any remnants left behind can grow more yuccas. Soak seeds for 24 hours prior to planting to help with germination, or rub with sand paper to scar the surface.
Plant at a depth of one to two seed lengths. Keep the seeds moderately moist, and you should begin to see signs of germination in about 3 to 4 weeks. Transplant the seedlings at about 8 weeks into bigger pots or permanent location. See more about growing from offsets below, under Propagation.
Yucca growth is quite slow and variable, especially if grown from seed. It may take a few years until they flower. Although technically not considered pruning, maintaining your plants by trimming dead or damaged leaves can be done at any time. Cutting the plant back to reduce its size should be done in early spring, right before the growing season. Although yuccas truly thrive on neglect, a balanced liquid fertilizer can be applied monthly during spring and summer, and may be especially beneficial to yuccas grown indoors.
Yuccas are extremely drought tolerant, but will look better with regular watering of about an inch per week during spring and summer, along with an occasional deep soaking. New starts can be grown from offsets, root cuttings or seed. If propagating from offsets, remove them in spring, strip off any foliage, and plant. Water them well to start and keep them protected until roots are growing. Root cuttings can be taken in winter or spring from mature plants.
Dig down and cut a 3-inch section from the existing root structure. Keep the cutting in a cool, dry place for a couple of days before planting. Place it in potting soil and in a location where it will receive indirect light. Roots should begin to grow in about three to four weeks. See above in How to Plant for more information on growing from seed. Flowering yuccas may need some help by hand pollinating them in order to produce seed.
Note that only species plants will come true from seed and not all seed will be fertile. Although there are no serious insect or disease problems, cane borers, scale insects and fungal leaf spots can occur. Stem rot is one of the most common problems with yuccas, but can be avoided with well-draining soil.
At night, yucca flowers emit a fragrance that attracts yucca moths. In return, yuccas are the only host plant for the moths.
Most yucca moths have white wings that help them blend in with the blossoms they pollinate and then lay their eggs in. Their caterpillars feed on the seeds, but leave some behind so the plant can re-seed itself. Its leaves will take on a pinkish hue with cooler temperatures or in times of drought. Will develop a short trunk over time. This smaller, cold-hardy variety is perfect in perennial beds and rock gardens.
The leaves are edged with curly white filaments that add overall interest to the plant. The leaves of this yucca are extremely sharp, hence the common name of Spanish bayonet. This species often forms large clumps with multiple offsets. It handles both drought and humidity well. Another cold-hardy variety that will brighten up a drought-tolerant garden with its variegated foliage and fragrant flowers in spring. This variety will eventually grow to form clumps.
Also works well in containers. Similar to 'Golden Sword', this cold-hardy yucca brings color to dry gardens. Suitable for single container or mass planting. Handles wind, heat, humidity and drought well.
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