Which location does the Yucca rostrata prefer?
The Yucca rostrata is a desert plant and as such needs a hot and sunny location. During the summer months, the plant feels particularly good outdoors. However, during the cold season you should bring them in as these Yucca style is not frost hardy.
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In which substrate should you plant the Yucca rostrata?
Put the yucca rostrata in Cactus soil or, if you want to mix yourself, in garden soil mixed with sand, compost and perlite. Above all, make sure it has very good drainage - the Big Bend Yucca (as it is called in English) does not tolerate moisture.
How often should you water the yucca rostrata?
The right time to water has come when the substrate is in the pot at a depth of approx. two centimeters (finger test!) has dried. Do not water the plant thoroughly and immediately remove excess irrigation water from the saucer or saucer. Planter.
When and with what can yucca rostrata be fertilized?
You can for that Fertilize the yucca rostrata commercially available liquid Complete fertilizer respectively. Fertilizer stick(€ 9.82 at Amazon *) use. During the growing season, approx. once a month.
Can you cut the yucca rostrata?
In principle, the Big Bend Yucca does not have to be cut, but you should remove the dead leaves, especially in spring. If the plant becomes too big over the years, you can cut off the side shoots and crowns with a sharp knife and shorten the tree in this way.
How can the yucca rostrata be propagated?
You named plant parts can be as Cuttings use. Plant them in cactus soil right away and never put them in water to root.
What is the best way to make the yucca rostrata overwinter?
The yucca rostrata is not winter hardy and should therefore be brought into the house in good time in autumn. It can hibernate in the living room, as long as it is not humid and also bright enough there.
Which pests and diseases occur in the Yucca rostrata?
Pests are almost unknown in the Yucca rostrata, but fungal infestation can occur, especially in connection with moisture.
Tips
Brown, dry spots on the leaves are usually an indication of excess moisture.