Title: Garden Guides | How to Divide Yucca Plants
Headings: How to Divide Yucca Plants
How to Divide Yucca Plants
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Content: Put the remaining divisions in a shady area for a few day so the cut areas can seal. This will prevent rot on the cut edge, and will promote better rooting. Dig a shallow hole in a sunny, well-drained spot for the newly divided yuccas. The hole should be the same depth as the yucca's roots, but no deeper. Plant the yucca in the hole. Fill the hole with reserved soil, along with a handful of compost. Tamp the soil lightly to remove air bubbles and prevent settling. Put the remaining divisions in a shady area for a few day so the cut areas can seal. Dig a shallow hole in a sunny, well-drained spot for the newly divided yuccas. Keep the soil moist until you notice the emergence of new growth, which indicates that roots have developed.