Question From:
MUKESH SHETH in SHANTHINAGAR, BANGALORE INT
Nature of problem:
Propagation of Yucca Elephantipes
Type of Plant (if known):
YUCCA ELIPHANTIPES
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
NONE
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
COCO PEAT SOIL WITH COWDUNG AND RED SOIL
How often do you water the plant:
EVERY WEEK
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6 HRRS
What type of plant is it:
YUCCA ELEPHANTIPES
How long since you planted it:
NOT YET PLANTED
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
COWDUNG
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
OUTDOOR
What other treatments have you given the plant:
NONE
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Other Comments:
I NEED TO PROPAGATE YUCCA ELPHANTIPES. RECENTLY I GOT A HUGE TRUNK WITH ROOTS AND I WANT TO PROPAGATE BY STEM CUTTINGS AS WELL AS ROOT CUTTINGS. PLEASE SUGGEST HOW TO GO ABOUT ON THIS . I AM FROM INDIA AND WILL BE VERY GRATEFUL FOR SHARING THE SAME
Answer: Hi Mukesh. Almost every part of Yucca elephantipes will strike from cutting. Cut them no smaller than 100mm long and take great care to plant them the right way up. The roots can be laid flat about half buried in the potting mix. Do not over-water the cuttings until new growth appears. You can do this at any time of the year. Good luck, Don.
