By the way, you probably will be interested to know what exactly from this plant the first denim fabric in the world was made. This is a fairly strong plant that calmly survives the winter in the mountains of the Caucasus and Crimea. But in order to breed it at home it is necessary to make some effort.
Proper care of the yucca
Before buying a yucca it is worth considering that it requires a special climate in the room. You will have to provide low humidity in the house and a huge amount of light. It is best to put a pot of this plant on the south side of the house, and if there is not enough light from the windows, you will have to get a large fluorescent lamp.
In the summer, try to take the yucca out to the fresh air more often. For this, the balcony is perfect, especially if it is flooded with sunshine during the day.
Pay attention to the pot. Yucca needs space, so choose a deep pot and fill it with a drained substrate. In order not to be mistaken, consult a consultant in a flower shop or purchase a substrate specifically for yucca (this is written on the package).
Do not over-water this plant, it prefers drought rather than swampy soil. If there is too much water, you can not hope for her long life. Most likely the root will rot and the plant will die. It is enough to limit one watering every 10 days.
From time to time, clean the leaves with a damp cloth, and in winter you can spray them a little with water, but only if your house is very hot.
Do not forget to feed the plant twice a year with complex mineral fertilizers. Thus, you will be able to provide her with adequate nutrition. Yucca will be grateful to you and will certainly please with a beautiful, rich color of the crown. But keep in mind that you should not fertilize it immediately after the transplant. Also, refrain from this during the disease of the plant.
Yucca Transplant Rules
Yucca does not require frequent transplantation, it is enough to do it once every two years. The perfect time of year for this is the end of spring. To do this, you need to get a new pot of a slightly larger size and drained substrate. Excellent for transplantation is suitable clay soil.
Transplanting the plant from the pot into the pot is important to keep the earth clod formed on the roots. So you do not damage them and safely transfer them to a new place. The only time when the root should be carefully, thoroughly cleaned of the old soil - if they start to rot. This is a difficult situation, but it can be corrected. For this, it is necessary to clean the old earth and remove the damaged parts with a knife. Please note that it must be very sharp. As soon as you cut the root, be sure to sprinkle the cut with coal.
Yucca is a very beautiful plant and it is not difficult to grow it at home. The main thing to remember about its features and properly take care of it. If it has blossomed, congratulations! You can be called a professional floriculturist!