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- Yucca Palm Tree - Causes and Countermeasures
- Mostly waterlogging and root rot are guilty
- Often only a radical cut helps
- Tips
On too much wetness, the yucca palm is sensitive
Yucca Palm Tree - Causes and Countermeasures
In many a living room is a magnificent yucca palm with a strong trunk, many dark green leaves and a stately height to just under the ceiling. Such a specimen is often lovingly cared for, after all it is the pride of its owner. But when suddenly the leaves turn yellow and the trunk softens, good advice is expensive. Why does the plant die at once and what can be done about it?
Mostly waterlogging and root rot are guilty
If only the bottom leaves of the yucca turn yellow and finally dry up, there is no cause for concern - this phenomenon occurs in connection with the stem formation and thus with the growth of the yucca. However, if a large number of yellow leaves suddenly turn yellow, and then dry and die, in many cases there is an excess of moisture behind them - you meant it too well with the watering can, which is why the yucca literally drowns in the water. The Yucca comes from rather dry regions of the earth and therefore does not tolerate too much moisture at all. Permanent soil substrate inevitably leads to a root rot and thus to the death of the whole plant. You recognize root rot on these features:
Of course, these characteristics do not occur all at once, but follow one another.
Often only a radical cut helps
To save the affected Yucca, usually only a radical cut helps. You will most likely not be able to save the whole plant, but only parts of it. These will, however, with a bit of luck, drive out new and hopefully grow as magnificent as the mother plant. This is how you can proceed:
Tips
First of all, make sure to finger test before each casting. Then you can see if the yucca actually needs water or not. Insert your index finger at least two centimeters deep into the substrate - if this is dry, you can water a little (!).