Every indoor gardener probably knows the yucca palm for the living room - but do you also know that the popular houseplant is closely related to the palm lilies that are often found in German gardens? In fact, the species look quite similar, with the indoor variant forming one trunk in contrast to Yucca gloriosa or Yucca filamentosa. There is also another difference: outdoor yuccas are frost hardy and can therefore be grown outside without any worries.
How to transplant a yucca?
To transplant a yucca, loosen the soil around the plant and lift it gently, trying to do as little damage to the roots as possible. If necessary, divide the plant and replant it in the new location, leaving the soil loosened and well watered.
Just divide a yucca that has grown too big
Yuccas, provided they receive species-appropriate care and are in the right location, are very happy to grow. Over the years, outdoor yuccas reach an impressive size, which is why you should pay attention to the appropriate planting distance when planting. If the yucca gets too big, you can transplant it - and seize the opportunity to divide the plant.
Transplanting outdoor yucca
Of course there are other reasons that make transplanting necessary. This includes, for example, that the yucca does not feel comfortable in its current location and is therefore moved to a more suitable place. A redesign of the garden also requires many plants to move - fortunately, a he althy yucca can tolerate this measure without any problems. And this is how you do it:
- Use a digging fork to loosen the soil around the yucca.
- Prick the ground and shake the fork.
- Now carefully lift the plant out.
- Try to damage as few roots as possible.
- However, it may be necessary to cut one or another root.
- You can use a spade, a knife or even garden shears.
- Take advantage of the opportunity and separate a plant that has become too large.
- Make sure that each part has several shoots.
- Now you can replant the yucca(s) in their new location.
- Loose the soil well (including within the planting pit!).
- This makes it easier for the plant to root.
- After tamping down the soil, water the yucca well.
If the newly transplanted yucca initially has its leaves drooping, this is completely normal. However, they should have recovered within a few days.
Tip
The best time to transplant a yucca is spring, as the plants are already primed for growth.
