How to grow Yucca plants from cuttings

Yucca Care Instructions.
Light
The Yucca plant is one garden and houseplant which will be quite happy with as much sun as you can give it. Indoors a South facing window would be the first choice. Whatever your light situation try to provide as much as possible. Less bright conditions will slow growth considerably (which may be an advantage) however very shady and dark spots must be avoided to maintain a healthy looking plant.
Soil
Yucca plants need soil with excellent drainage. A mix of equal parts potting soil, coarse sand, and perlite will provide enough drainage for yucca plants. Cacti and palm soil blends can be purchased and work great for growing yuccas.
Watering
Water your Yucca liberally during warmer months of the year. Like all plants it's impossible to give rigid watering intervals, but if conditions are exceptional (bright, warm etc) you could be looking to do this as frequently as once a week or more. The soil should dry out a little between watering's. In Winter a lot less water is required.
Humidity
Moderate humidity will be helpful, however misting of the leaves isn't needed.
Feeding
A feed once a month or so would be appreciated during the growing seasons.
Temperature
Your Yucca will tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but average home temperatures are best. Cooler in Winter if possible, but not lower than 7°C / 45°F.
Repotting
It's not essential, but a good rule of thumb is to repot every two years in Spring. The plants tend to become top heavy as most of the weight is centered at the top of the Yucca, planting in a deep heavy container will help prevent the plant from tipping over.
There is a more complicated method of taking Yucca root cane cuttings, however as we haven't done this ourselves we can't with good faith recommend it. The easer method is to remove the offsets that are produced from the trunk and pot them up.
Propagation
Chances of the offsets growing will increase if you use a rooting hormone. Water well when first potting up, and then only again when the top inch of the soil has dried out, constantly moist conditions will encourage rot. The offsets should not be fed and should be kept out of direct sunlight until established.
Speed of Growth
Yucca's grow slowly.
Height / Spread
Generally it is a narrow plant only spreading to around 50cm / 20in, however it can reach staggering heights of up to 4.5m / 15ft after many years.
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[@DaniJae_7]

Thank you lord I almost broke into tears because I broke my plant from a slight pull moving it around in my bedroom because it was growing so tall into my blinds so thankful to come across this video. Very nice video!! ☺️

[@plantdiva8472]

Thank you for this video, I have one huge yucca, and have been nervous, but after everything I have seen, seem pretty easy! I've had it for about 12 years, and I always just went a pot bigger when needed, thank you so much!

[@balckbettystack]

Propergated 7 Yucca plants today from the instructions on this video. I pray that they grow and don't just rot. EDIT: After 3 weeks they are still alive and green. Although I haven't checked the roots as I don't want to disturb any growth, they look like they are doing fine.

[@balckbettystack]

@Gerardo Cason I wish you the best of luck. Mine all grew and are looking fantastic. Grabbing some purple ones to grow now. Simpliest things ever to grow.

[@lindafanat9829]

After 3 months, are they still alive? I am asking because I have one that stopped growing leaves and before it dies, I would like to try propagating.

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[@vericapesic6061]

Lepo i korisno prikazano. Pozdrav, hvala

[@djyul]

Drainage is the answer!! fist layer in the pot should be shingle!

[@irina2810]

Super Video! Nicht quatschen, sondern machen! Du hast alle Sprach-Videos übertrumpft! Perfekt!!

[@balckbettystack]

It's been about 8 weeks now since I did this and they are still going strong. So, I guessed that they are still alive and rerooted? And it was so easy. Happy. Happy. Happy. I'm going to do the one with the wax. At Bunnings they are $35 or $40 for a tiny one!!!

[@peterseddon2643]

Yukkas are the easiest plants to propagate 100% successfully in a warm climate. I dip the cuttings in hormone rooting powder just to make sure. They grow to the size of a tree outside eventually and are quite impressive.

[@goodgirl7299]

peter seddon please which month or season to do

[@peterseddon2643]

Most of the year except wınter. Especıally ın warm countrıes

[@dwnstringer]

Any chance you could post a video or know a better one than this one thanks

[@MMAFightMagazine]

@peter seddon and, @Melanie Cape Town ... I am inferring that you Melanie, live in Southern Africa? To you both: Respectfully, may I ask (just approximately) where each of you live? What are your winter seasons like, such that you're able to grow yuccas outside, year-long, and to "tree-like" proportions? :) Lastly, my curiosity is asking what dimensions you've obtained with your outdoor yuccas? That is to ask: 1. How thick can the diameter of the trunks get? And, 2. How tall have they gotten? ...just approximately, of course. Thank you so very kindly, congratulations, and enjoy! It's all quite exciting! Sincerely, ~ Justin 😁🪴🌴

[@lindadavila5989]

Best educational video on propagation ever!!!!!!

[@winfly886]

Wow. Look like very easy to take care it. Thank you for sharing! Let go to make some plants babies.

[@drkthemusicman]

This video is therapeutic 😌

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Yeah I sunk in pretty deep and Colgate decides to slip in out of nowhere.

[@kor_maria62]

Thank you for a wonderful professional video and job! No bla bla bla but just step by step action! Thank you!!!

[@woodywoo4042]

The absolute best video I have found on the various way to propagate a yucca, well done and thank you so much. I have a beautiful yucca that I want to propagate for gifting and trading so I can share the joy of living with a yucca. Thanks again!

[@virginiaaitken1923]

Excellent in all respects. Off into my plant house now to follow these instructions.

[@paulhallam2912]

Agree with Bevie. All I needed to know. Thanks

[@bridgetdavis5014]

Love this video. I was Yucca heaven. Learn so much from you. Thank you.

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LOVE IT GREAT JOB!!!!

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[@PIAMUSA]

Looks beautiful....I have one...didn’t know you can do that....thnx for sharing

[@danielcardozo8041]

Gracias por el video, desde Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 👍🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Love Yucca plants!

[@lola1563]

I have been eating yucca root my whole life. I've had this plant before and never knew. Peal it, boil it, drain and fry with some garlic,onions Olive oil. Salt and pepper yummy 😋

[@djyul]

I have some big yucca's and wanted to transplant them.And watchinging this vid i remembered that you could buy years ago Yucca stems,2-3 inches long,waxed both ends and plant then and hey ho a Yucca plant would grow! Wicked!They are nearly indestructible! Mine have inch stems so gonna give it a go!! Cool vid Thanks!!!!

[@MMAFightMagazine]

May I ask what you mean? "Both ends are waxed?" Are you saying that you cut the trunk in half... This gives you two halves, of course. 1. Half of a trunk, with roots, but no leaves, and you wax the top (where the leaves WERE). You plant this, and new growth appears? Where? 2. The other half of the trunk has leaves, but no roots. You wax the bottom of this piece, where the roots WERE. Then plant the waxed bottom, and new growth occurs? Where is the growth? Do roots grow through the wax?

[@djyul]

@@MMAFightMagazine 5.00 your question is answered. Wax is to stop plant from losing its moisture. Also for stalks with both ends waxed, put 1 waxed end in soil,water and it will root and as in 5.00 new growth will sprout out of the side.

[@MMAFightMagazine]

@@djyul OH okay, thank you. I have a half dozen, and can't seem to get any new growth, so I've been hesitant about cutting off the last off-shoot from a given plant. But... I guess the plant won't produce new shoots unless all others have been removed, is that correct? Again, thank you! :)

[@djyul]

@@MMAFightMagazine Patience dude! Yucca's produce pups,like a tuba/potato. I transplanted 6 of these. First took about 10 weeks to start new growth. Do not over water!!!

[@MMAFightMagazine]

@@djyul Don't over water? Good to know. In the video, he seems to be soaking his plants. I know! Patience is tough! Lol. I live in Southern Canada, so not the longest growing season, but i have had them for over two years now. I purchased three, and each had two or three shoots. I've taken them off successfully for propagation, but they don't seem to want to grow much! I know. Patience. :) Thank you for the input and advice, sir. May I ask what you meant by them producing pups like a tuba/potato?

[@paulwilk69]

Love yucca , propagation is so easy with these plants , i have so many now I'm thinking of selling them .

[@charleskuhn382]

Or eat them!

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[@theshapesalonllc5382]

I just received my 1st yucca today. My friend and I separated it from a larger one. Hopefully in 3-5 months it will still be alive. Lol...this video is very helpful

[@LoloDanNZ]

Yucca is very easy to propagate so don’t worry,just don’t water it too much while it hasn’t developed roots yet.

[@carlose.g1593]

Great video!. Thanks for sharing.

[@susanfootitt8076]

Great video. Thank you !

[@sandorspalms]

Amazing plants!

[@evieandmom7407]

Thank you so much, very well done and so helpful.

[@vesnasimic4643]

I enjoyed watching ! Thanks !

[@lonn-thetravelersdaughter2969]

Thank you for showing how to save my yucca! I saved one 12 years ago from a dumpster and I grew it from just one leaf that rooted in a glass of water. Now it's one stem and over 4 feet tall, which is too big for me. Now I know how to cut it back and grow more little ones on the main stem AND save the top leaves!

[@swatisquantum]

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[@swatisquantum]

Love them after i saw them in joshua tree

[@MMAFightMagazine]

Wow! Congratulations!!! To be clear... You found just a single leaf that had no stem? That single leaf produced roots when put into water, and -when eventually planted into soil- became a "full" plant with a stem etc? That's amazing! Has anyone else had similar successes? I'm not implying that I doubt anything, by any means! 😊 I only ask because I've made MANY attempts at propagation by removing leaves and placing them into various water sources, and I personally (and frustratingly) have never seen any indication of root formation. Following various durations (up to six months) of time in the water, I plant them into soil. After similar lengths of time in the soil, the leaves become hard, and the edges of the leaf curl inwards upon itself - similar to what a cinnamon stick looks like. Upon removal, I have never seen even a hint of root growth. I can't help but infer that I MUST be doing something wrong - if others are indeed succeeding. Thank you kindly for any -and all- advice and thoughts! Very sincerely, Justin.

[@lonn-thetravelersdaughter2969]

@@MMAFightMagazine I never did this before but all I did was place each leave in a seperate tupperware cup (the long and narrow ones so it keepts the leaves up right) with some tapwater and put them on the bathroom windowsill for 6 months. I totally forgot about them. From the 4 leaves one rooted and grew out to a new big plant. I guess it's just luck.

[@alexperepech1023]

Thank you for sharing!I'm glad to see you'r video!

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[@Natureflowers]

Thanks and welcome

[@Jharieltravel]

Thank you for this tutorial, its so easy propagate

[@hafidameur4645]

Thank you very much. .. from Algeria

[@RaviPathak90]

So nice video Liked #7

[@carmenptriana4788]

No need words... Only this espectacular job.. Congrats and thank you.. Blesses!

[@YYchen713]

My yucca cane has 5 or 6 heads on it, and they are lean and not doing good. I think I should cut and plant them! Thanks

[@blancaramirez3711]

¡ Así es !

[@almazbibi9991]

3. Big like super

[@beviewright-mcphee6983]

everything i needed to know ... thanks... 2 of our large yuccas have the most beautiful flowers on them i didnt even knew they flowered have you ever had any on yours?

[@fabriansefi5575]

Tank you for sharing friend,,,happy day

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Thank you, I needed to know this.

[@missbasinhill]

Wonderful information and direction

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Thanks for making this.

[@javiercubanito7644]

THANK YOU !!! 😁

[@vannamah412]

Really enjoyed this video and the music. 😊 Thank you for sharing.

[@ulisesochoa8844]

Great video, not talking at all (wich I love) and very well explained. You saved a lot of money.

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In loop for good sleep 😴

[@karlagalvan9859]

Excelent! Thank you!!

[@lolaceliasgarden4064]

Thank you for sharing your propagation

[@Edward20100]

Thanks

[@bluestar8768]

Nice music!

[@mrbaqermo]

thanks for this beautiful video , I am wondering , what is the best month for Yucca propagation ?

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[@davidgottschalk9840]

Great video!! I just inherited my first Yucca plant. It’s very tall and only has one stalk(a crooked one). I would definitely like to propagate it. What is the best type of soil to use? Can you do this anytime of the year?

[@MakingOfflor]

Que bom gostei muito.

[@Vishakafoods]

Nice video

[@margitcsne]

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[@Gasdrinker]

Thank you

[@LetsDoNature6263]

It is a beautiful plant

[@chiquino5]

Muchas gracias por el video!! esta bárbaro!! Quisiera saber para que se le cortan las raíces! 💪🏼💪🏼

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Nice video 😊👍👍👍👍

[@Arokhantos]

The background sound is soothing 💖

[@djyul]

Not! Drove me mad!!! LOL!

[@vannamah412]

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[@habibmehdizade4150]

ماشاالله..... He really knows what to do. Excellent ,& very nice show.

[@mounahaidar9652]

شكرا جزيلا

[@keboonplumeria5266]

It's a pretty plant. I have it. At first I misidentified it as dracaenia

[@jcmetalero1]

Good video

[@Johnny_Wampus]

The lyrics to the background music are "Right into the dirt, it won't hurt it." Good luck watching this without hearing that now.

[@for79hou]

I moved into a place 2 years ago where one was established outside. It was so dead and ugly!! I just wanted it gone! Did some research and realize the flowers are edible! It still has produced one stem of flowers. I cleared away all the dead stuff on most of the plant...still some sponginess on some of the exposed roots that, some are a foot long. Is there any way that these can be salvaged and get new growth?? Now I’m very intrigued with this plant. And definitely gave it room to breathe, finally, after removing all the dead yucky stuff. Thanks for any input.

[@LAROBINSON1ON1]

Love the music and not for over doing the instructions with a lot of talking lol Thank you

[@hufuchannel6159]

GOOD INFO

[@user-ml3rc8ih5r]

Wow, it's beautiful plants👍🔔😍🇲🇦

[@Natureflowers]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@horridhenry1805]

Thankyou 👌🏻

[@garden--23]

Awesome

[@quietlike]

can you propagate a yucca directly in ground or do you need to put in a pot first to take root?

[@MMAFightMagazine]

By far the best video I've ever seen about yucca's. Even without words, you covered everything, great job! One question? Around 7:11 you began trimming some roots. Why was this? Were they dead, or was it to fit better into the pot, or for some other reason? Thank you! Subbed!

[@PareshPatel-xc2vu]

I think it's because they grow so aggressively, trimming the roots will help it grow into the new pot

[@MMAFightMagazine]

@@PareshPatel-xc2vu Oh? I'm not sure I understand, but I appreciate the response! Thank you!

[@kokilapatel5553]

I think because of small pot , the roots started moving upwards, so while repotting , to give the roots right direction we have to cut the roots

[@tubssamterracegardeningvlo1251]

Very nice

[@chumaokeya]

Thanks for your video very helpful, can I ask why you put wax on the stump? Many thanks

[@matthafer2415]

Found a distressed yucca in the dumpster at my house. Rehabilitating it and going to do some cutting and propagation

[@ShubhaMehta]

Wahhhhhhhhhh!!Soo nice 👍

[@Leonvideo]

Будем пробовать!

[@n.s6629]

خیلی عالی استفاده کردم

[@balckbettystack]

Will the leaf's that you cut off, rot back and leave a bare stem? I hope that you answer this question please.🤞 EDIT: No one answered. Thanks.

[@malamikica9591]

i dont think so,i think it will harden and be texture of tree

[@gardenia1st]

thank you

[@moniazak4935]

Ah oui c'est beau

[@michellehardy8126]

I've just noticed my first bloom on my yukka outdoor its still in bud and nestled between leaves hope the winter does not damage it any advise

[@ganjackbogle876]

Michelle Hardy I bet that’s happening again now

[@anniemorena4854]

Nice 🌸🥰

[@cheryllancett6592]

Be good to hear

[@stephaneplaza3949]

Thanks but i ask of growing into living room ?

[@nuvialara2961]

Hola . Una consulta tengo una yucca en mi casa es grande y me salieron varios hijos por los lados en que mes del año puedo sacarle los hijos para ponerlos en un masetero .espero tu respuesta gracias

[@leilakebi4186]

Thank you very much for this video. I have the same plant with 6 smalls sides coming out. Now i know what to do with it. I have a question please, I have this huge plant inside the house . Can i keep them outside ? I live in Canada and the weather is cold almost all year around except summer time. What should i do please help me out. It takes too much space now that i have to transfert them. Thank you

[@evergreengarden1M]

Hii I am your new friend Nice video

[@lydvincecruz824]

Wow! Lot's of propagate yucca plants.Should I wait for my yucca plants to have a chunkier before I could propagate? Thanks fo the share.

[@Arokhantos]

So when is the Yucca growing season cos its summer now here and my Yucca grow really slow even tho they get least 5 hours direct sun light or more.

[@hananechougui1037]

Have you the response

[@hananechougui1037]

????

[@emilyk.5664]

What is the reason for the candle wax? Will the leftover trunk grow new leaves?

[@divinalenon763]

Do i still need to dry my cutting before planting? Or can i plant it straight away after cutting is done? Thanks

[@OfftoShambala]

If you plant right away, put it in dry soil for about two weeks before watering.

[@husseinosman8017]

I gather there is no need to seal the opening that was left on the main branch after cutting the stem off?

[@user-wt5ph1vj6q]

ユッカの育て方色々参考になりました。ありがとう