2006-10-30 05:25:08 · 5 answers · asked by Be Still and know He's God 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hunnie, I don't know why you asking this... yuccas are very resilient.... I got a branch out of my neighbor's dirt pile when they were cleaning the backyard for a new addition, then forgot about it and left it in the tool shed for about 3 weeks, when I came back new roots where shooting from the side that was resting against the floor. I didn't wait any more time, plant it and the plant is one of the most vigorous ones that I've ever had...
2006-10-30 07:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a clean cut and took a cutting with a leaf node, you should get a plant. However, these cuttings like to be dipped in a rooting solution and then placed in sterile soil. Both items can be bought on the internet. Gardening centers may still have the stuff but as winter closes in their supply is less. After dipping in the solution, put in the sterile soil. Put the cutting in a place with little to no sunlight and do not overwater. Allow the plant at least a month and then gently lift the soil with a plastic spoon or knife to see if you have roots. If you have a healthy root system, you can begin to treat the plant like a plant. Begin to put into sunlight and still water sparingly. The soil should never be soaked.
2006-10-30 05:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I hope I can help you with this concern. If the plant has a new growth on it, you can cut it off. Know where you want to plant it before you cut . Only thing I know you can do is, after you cut it off, place it in the ground. Handle this plant from the bottom so you won't get stuck.
Believe me that hurts! After you plant it, it doesn't need to be in deep dirt. Parely cover it with dirt, water it. Keep a check on it till it's extablished. You don't have to babysit it after it's growing on it's own.
It's pretty much a self tended plant. Watch out for the thornly points on the ends. Hope this has helped.
2006-10-30 06:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by angelsitegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but I hope you remembered which was the top of the cutting. Also you should seal the top with some prunning compound or wax to stop moisture loss. If you are not sure which way is up plant it laying it down flat. They can take an age to root so be patient.
2006-10-30 10:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by mario 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roottone is a good rooting hormone. Dip in hormone, push into damp soil, place all in a zip-type clear storage bag. Yucca like full sun, but for a new cutting a sunny window sill will do. New leaf growth = roots. Good luck.
2006-10-30 05:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋