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Yucca aloifolia: Tipping Over :-(

16 years ago

My landscaper transplanted my Spanish dagger yucca. Now there are shoots growing around it and it looks like they are lifting the original plant out of the ground. The parent plant looks like it's tipping over. Also, before this started to happen, the center leaves of the parent plant (two or three) rotted out - probably because of over watering the area. I want to save the parent plant. Is it in danger? Is this typical? What should I do if anything.

Thanks!

Charles

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
16 years ago
About the only think that can kill a Yucca is poor drainage. How big (tall) a plant are you dealing with? Al
crocusiris
Original Author
16 years ago
The plant is about 2.5' high. The stem/trunk is only about 6" long. The shoots are thriving.

Charles
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