How to revive dying palmilies

Reasons for the yucca to die

The death of the yucca can almost always be traced back to incorrect care - and in the vast majority of cases to too frequent to water. Contrary to popular belief, the yucca (or palm lily) is not a palm that grows in rather humid, tropical climes. Instead, the yucca belongs to the agave family and is more at home in the dry and semi-arid regions of the southern United States and Central America. There the plant has adapted perfectly to the existing living conditions: it is namely a succulent plant that has very little water, especially in very hot weather evaporates. This is why you shouldn't water the yucca excessively, even in summer - an interval of once or twice a week is clearly too much. In addition to an excess of water there is for one Die more reasons:

• Roots were damaged as a result of the recent repotting.
• The drainage is insufficient, which is why the roots are wet and therefore rot.
• The yucca is permanently too dark and / or gets drafts.
• The yucca is from fungal or attacked by bacterial pathogens.
• The yucca suffers from severe pest infestation.
• The yucca has not been adequately / excessively fertilized.
• The yucca went wrong overwintered.

Not every yucca is hardy

Keep in mind that the typical room yuccas in particular are anything but hardy. These yucca species must never be exposed to temperatures below 10 ° C - otherwise there is a risk of frost damage and the plant dies. Only designated garden yuccas can be kept outside without hesitation.

Saving Yucca - Here's how to proceed

Whatever the reason, you should go to the rescue of your yucca as soon as possible by doing the following:

• First, drain the yucca and inspect the roots.
• Do they smell foul, are they brown and mushy?
• Then all you have to do is cut off the healthy parts of the plant with a sharp knife
• and as Cuttings or trunk cuttings to root.
• Plant cuttings in the ground straight away and do not put a plastic bag or something on top. ä. about that!
• If, on the other hand, the roots are still halfway in order, cut away everything that is muddy
• and remove the diseased plant parts above ground.
• Plant the rest in fresh substrate.
• Larger wounds on the trunk should always be straightened and covered with one Wound closure agents be treated.

With a little luck and good care, the yucca will sprout again.