Title: Garden Guides | How to Care for Red Yucca Plants
Headings: How to Care for Red Yucca Plants
How to Care for Red Yucca Plants
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Content: Spread a 3-inch layer of gravel mulch over the soil surrounding red yucca plants to insulate the soil, increase moisture retention and deter the growth of weeds. Water once every five to seven days during the first year of growth to help establish the plant's root system. Decrease watering frequency thereafter to once every 10 days. Apply water directly to the soil and avoid moistening the leaves, as wet foliage is more vulnerable to disease. Feed red yucca plant during early spring, just as new growth begins. Use a balanced 10-10-10 NPK fertilizer to provide proper nutrition for root, foliage and flower formation. Apply according to the manufacturer's instructions for the best results. Use pruning shears to remove all damaged foliage and dead flower stalks from red yucca whenever possible to increase the overall health and visual appeal of the plant. Do not remove more than half the foliage at once, or the plant may not recover. Water once every five to seven days during the first year of growth to help establish the plant's root system.