You can cut these leaves away as desired. Keep in mind the best time to prune yuccas is in the early spring, so you can also choose to trim your plants then if you’d like. Yucca plants develop a “skirt” of lower leaves much like palms trees. Cutting away damaged leaves is especially helpful if the yucca plant is struggling. Removing the leaves will bring the plant back to health.
Cosmetic pruning is mostly based on personal preference. You can still cut away damaged or dying leaves. They may naturally fall off, but this will help maintain the plant’s health.
You may prune before the plant blooms, though yucca trees are most commonly pruned after they bloom. Once they bloom, you can cut them immediately or wait for the flowers to fade.
You can tell your plant has outgrown its pot when the root is not far from the outer edge of your pot. You can also transplant the plant into a larger pot if you don’t want to cut it. You essentially get an additional plant for free if you cut them and replant both!
Pruning the trees helps promote and control their growth.
The halfway mark can be a rough estimate rather than an exact measurement.
Your trunk will easily slice in half with a moderate amount of force.
Set the halves on the sidewalk, in the grass, or on a table.
Purchase a container at a home and garden store. Your pot should easily fit the roots of your plant and have some extra room for it to grow.
Yucca plants can live in all seasons and many climate zones. They are native to warm, dry areas, but many species adapt well to urban environments and cold climates. Yucca leaves are sharp. Keep the yucca plant away from sidewalks and high traffic areas so they don’t cut anyone. If you have children or pets, pick a location away from their play area. If the yucca tree does not receive enough sunlight, the leaves will start to stretch and look wilted.
Purchase gravel and potting soil at a home supply or garden store. Make sure you use well-draining potting soil. Consider using cacti and palm soil blends, though they are not required. You can use sand as an alternative to help maintain soil drainage.
Make sure the plant is straight and centered in its new pot.
Water your plants again in about 10 days to 2 weeks. Touch the soil on top to determine when it needs to be watered. If the top 1–2 inches (2. 5–5. 1 cm) feel dry, lightly water the plants. Yucca plants will shrivel and wrinkle if they do not get enough water. If over-watered, the leaves will die or become discolored.
