Yucca Rostrata Planting Advice
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:34 am
Hi there,
I'd appreciate some advice for a novice to these particular plants...
I've recently purchased two 6 foot Yucca Rostratas (one has a twin head). I'm thinking of potting them up for now rather than planting in the ground as winter is just round the corner. I'm based in Huddersfield with a south facing garden which does get hit with the wind as its quite open.
I'm aware they need free draining soil and the 'killer' to the plant is damp, wet roots and also the heads. Also transfering between pots and snapping the roots is obviously no good.
Would keeping them indoors over winter with plenty of light (next to South facing window) with average temp of 18-20c all day round be ok? Do people keep them as Permenant indoor house plants if they don't plant into the ground?
I'd like to get them planted outside but worried that they will get too wet and also the wind factor - I read someone had the misfortune of having the Rostrata head snapped off due to wind.
Any advice would be appreciated. I'm shopping around for a large pot and will then have to stake them as they are quite heavy and tall....
Many thanks
I'd appreciate some advice for a novice to these particular plants...
I've recently purchased two 6 foot Yucca Rostratas (one has a twin head). I'm thinking of potting them up for now rather than planting in the ground as winter is just round the corner. I'm based in Huddersfield with a south facing garden which does get hit with the wind as its quite open.
I'm aware they need free draining soil and the 'killer' to the plant is damp, wet roots and also the heads. Also transfering between pots and snapping the roots is obviously no good.
Would keeping them indoors over winter with plenty of light (next to South facing window) with average temp of 18-20c all day round be ok? Do people keep them as Permenant indoor house plants if they don't plant into the ground?
I'd like to get them planted outside but worried that they will get too wet and also the wind factor - I read someone had the misfortune of having the Rostrata head snapped off due to wind.
Any advice would be appreciated. I'm shopping around for a large pot and will then have to stake them as they are quite heavy and tall....
Many thanks