How To Propagate Yucca?
Propagation by seeds is a very popular method and highly successful for plants in Yucca family. Seeds can be kept up to 5 years in dry storage and even longer if frozen. Once the seed are out of storage or freshly gathered it germinate within 1-3 weeks of sowing. To propagate yuccas, put seeds in flat dish and cover lightly with cactus-type soil. Keep moderate watering and avoid over-moist to prevent seedlings from rotting. Partial or indirect sun is required until plants mature. Most yucca species grow faster if the soil temperature is above 80°F. It takes up to 5 months for yucca seedlings to grow young leaves in full. Yuccas become mature with thick adult leaves and established root system in 1-3 years and begin to bloom in 5-7 years. Transplanting Yucca seedlings tolerate transplanting well when very small. However, it’s better to grow them together for at least 2 months while they are developing strong roots. After first transplanting, seedlings grow fast and require often transpl
