Every shoot seems to be having a different problem; therefore I'm having problems trying to make a diagnosis. There are 4 shoots in all:
On the lowest shoot, all the leaves fell out BUT one. The base of this shoot turned white before this happened.
On another shoot, all the leaves turned dark green and are drooping.
On another shoot, the edges of the leaves are during brown. The center leaf of this shoot hasn't opened yet, but is grey-brown-green in color and feels like there something mushy inside.
And the last shoot looks somewhat normal except for the random black "slashes" that appear randomly on every second leaf.
Suggestions anyone. Or perhaps a referal to a website with good advise. Please someone help me.
My indoor Yucca Cane looks like its dying or diseased?
The symptoms you describe point to root rot, usually either from over watering or insufficient soil aeration, or both.
Slip the plant out of its pot and look at the exposed roots. If they are spongy, black or turning black, and sparse, that may be your problem. There may also be a putrid odor.
If the roots are entirely gone, she's probably croaked.
I'm assuming that you have Yucca elephantibes. Remember that the Yucca species are desert plants, genetically adapted to dry, loose and sandy soils, heat and full sun, so you need to duplicate those conditions as nearly as you can.
Good luck
Reply:Since it has a white substance, and the "mushy" feel, it sounds like it has mealy bugs. It looks like a white substance, but it's actually the bugs and they suck the plants juices which distresses other leaves, as well. You can get a systemic insecticide which will eradicate the infestation. Since your plant is in such distress, consider getting the insecticide quickly.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Yucca plant that has stiff foliage/fronds that don't topple over.?
I am looking for a Yucca plant that has stiff foliage/fronds that don't topple over. I see many that have the big long flower in the middle, but for alot of the season, the green fronds aren't 100% stiff. I have seen some, however, that have green fronds that are totally stiff and don't bend even through the winter months or through the rain. Can you tell me the variety please? Thank you.
Yucca plant that has stiff foliage/fronds that don't topple over.?
With out seeing a pic im not 100% but I believe its a joshua tree yucca or even a soap tree yucca. If you email me a pic I could tell you for sure.
sandals
Yucca plant that has stiff foliage/fronds that don't topple over.?
With out seeing a pic im not 100% but I believe its a joshua tree yucca or even a soap tree yucca. If you email me a pic I could tell you for sure.
sandals
Are yucca and malanga the same thing?
No. They are different. Malanga is related to taro, but not yucca.
Are yucca and malanga the same thing?
Nope, they're two different species of plants. Yucca (also called soapweed, it's folk name) is an ornamental, evergreen plants with short, prostate stems that form clumps of swordlike leaves, 1/2 inch wide and up to three feet long. Stems growing up to 8 feet long sprout bell-shaped, greenish white flowers, which turn up at night; their fragrance lures moths in for pollination.They're easy to take care of, very adaptable and drought resistant; once planted, they're best left alone since they do have tap roots.
About malanga--from what I've discovered, xanthosoma is a genus of about 50 species of tropical and sub-tropical arums in the flowering plant family, Araceae, all native to tropical America. Several species are grown for their starchy corms (a short, vertical, swollen underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ used by some plants to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as summer drought and heat (estivation); an important food staple of tropical regions, known variously as malanga, new cocoyam, tannia, tannier, yaut��a, macabo, taioba , dasheen and ��ape. Malanga is generally ground/pounded into a flour which is supposed to be the most hypoallergenic flour on the market; great for people who have an particular food allergy. And now you know more than you probably ever wanted to about yucca and malanga!
Reply:Generally, malanga resembles dasheen (taro) and the elephant-ear plant, with large green leaves about 2 feet wide by 2? feet long. The upper leaf surface is rather smooth and sometimes waxy, and the lower surface is ribbed. The main difference in leaf shape between dasheen and malanga is that the dasheen's petiole (leaf stem) joins the leaf blade away from the edge of the leaf, whereas the malanga's petiole attaches at the notched edge of the leaf. The malanga plant may attain a height of 5 feet or more. Edible tubers (cormels) are formed in the soil at the base of the plant. A central large tuber (corm) is formed, with a cluster of cormels, grayish brown to black lateral tubers, around it.
The genus Yucca is one of the most remarkable groups of flowering plants native to the New World. It includes about 40 species, most of which occur in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Although they are often associated with arid desert regions, some species are native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean islands. What truly sets this genus apart from other flowering plants is their unique method of pollination: A specific moth that is genetically programmed for stuffing a little ball of pollen into the cup-shaped stigma of each flower. Like fig wasps and acacia ants, the relationship is mutually beneficial to both partners, and is vital for the survival of both plant and insect. In fact, yuccas cultivated in the Old World, where yucca moths are absent, will not produce seeds unless they are hand pollinated.
Are yucca and malanga the same thing?
Nope, they're two different species of plants. Yucca (also called soapweed, it's folk name) is an ornamental, evergreen plants with short, prostate stems that form clumps of swordlike leaves, 1/2 inch wide and up to three feet long. Stems growing up to 8 feet long sprout bell-shaped, greenish white flowers, which turn up at night; their fragrance lures moths in for pollination.They're easy to take care of, very adaptable and drought resistant; once planted, they're best left alone since they do have tap roots.
About malanga--from what I've discovered, xanthosoma is a genus of about 50 species of tropical and sub-tropical arums in the flowering plant family, Araceae, all native to tropical America. Several species are grown for their starchy corms (a short, vertical, swollen underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ used by some plants to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as summer drought and heat (estivation); an important food staple of tropical regions, known variously as malanga, new cocoyam, tannia, tannier, yaut��a, macabo, taioba , dasheen and ��ape. Malanga is generally ground/pounded into a flour which is supposed to be the most hypoallergenic flour on the market; great for people who have an particular food allergy. And now you know more than you probably ever wanted to about yucca and malanga!
Reply:Generally, malanga resembles dasheen (taro) and the elephant-ear plant, with large green leaves about 2 feet wide by 2? feet long. The upper leaf surface is rather smooth and sometimes waxy, and the lower surface is ribbed. The main difference in leaf shape between dasheen and malanga is that the dasheen's petiole (leaf stem) joins the leaf blade away from the edge of the leaf, whereas the malanga's petiole attaches at the notched edge of the leaf. The malanga plant may attain a height of 5 feet or more. Edible tubers (cormels) are formed in the soil at the base of the plant. A central large tuber (corm) is formed, with a cluster of cormels, grayish brown to black lateral tubers, around it.
The genus Yucca is one of the most remarkable groups of flowering plants native to the New World. It includes about 40 species, most of which occur in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Although they are often associated with arid desert regions, some species are native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean islands. What truly sets this genus apart from other flowering plants is their unique method of pollination: A specific moth that is genetically programmed for stuffing a little ball of pollen into the cup-shaped stigma of each flower. Like fig wasps and acacia ants, the relationship is mutually beneficial to both partners, and is vital for the survival of both plant and insect. In fact, yuccas cultivated in the Old World, where yucca moths are absent, will not produce seeds unless they are hand pollinated.
Why do I have black spots on my yucca plant?
Not real sure. Sounds like they may be getting too much water. I have several around the house and swimming pool. Have never had any problems with tham at all. Some are even sprouting flowers as we speak!!!!!
Growing yucca from seed?
Wanting to know how hard and how long it takes to grow Yucca [adams needle] from seed. thank you.
Growing yucca from seed?
plant them but what i can understand is why would you wont to grow these plants they grow wild here in tennesee and you can not kill them they have roots as big as your arm and can grow as big as a truck hood
Growing yucca from seed?
plant them but what i can understand is why would you wont to grow these plants they grow wild here in tennesee and you can not kill them they have roots as big as your arm and can grow as big as a truck hood
When do i plant seeds for a yucca plant-summer or fall?
Fall.
But better get grown specimens and plant them... It'll be tooooo looong before you see your yuccas of a reasonable size, and seeds have low success rates... They rot easily.
When do i plant seeds for a yucca plant-summer or fall?
In the late spring. The two sites listed below will give you a lot of useful information regarding the planting and care of your yucca plant. The first is where it tells what time of year, how to care for it, and the second gives a lot of additional information
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But better get grown specimens and plant them... It'll be tooooo looong before you see your yuccas of a reasonable size, and seeds have low success rates... They rot easily.
When do i plant seeds for a yucca plant-summer or fall?
In the late spring. The two sites listed below will give you a lot of useful information regarding the planting and care of your yucca plant. The first is where it tells what time of year, how to care for it, and the second gives a lot of additional information
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Can you prune yucca if so how and when? I have an outdoor plant.?
Yucca's only bloom once a year, after it is through blooming you can cut the bloom stalk off. Other than that there is nothing to prune on a yucca
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