planted yuccas<\/a>. Moving them to a new pot or in the ground can cause damage to their roots, stunting their growth and causing their whole progress to slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYuccas are particularly sensitive to root damage so you need to take care when moving them around. Avoid any harsh pruning of their roots when moving them and only increase their pot size by around 1-2 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will help to avoid any excess soil sitting around their roots, causing them to stay wet and cold and slowing growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose a premium potting soil when replanting yuccas and water them in well to settle the soil around the roots. Avoid transplanting yuccas too often as they can grow quite well in a small pot and hate root disturbance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pests can be a big problem for indoor yucca plants. Check out the list below for the most common pests that can affect yuccas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Yucca Plant Bug (Halticotoma valida)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Yucca plant bugs are small red and black insects which will suck the sap from the leaves of the plant. Look out for yellow spots on the leaves where you can see where the bugs have been. They will run and hide if you disturb them and can sit in the join between the leaf and the stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These bugs are most likely to come out when the weather is mild in spring. When the weather gets too hot in summer or too cold in winter they are killed off. These bugs can already be on your yucca when you buy it from the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always inspect the leaves thoroughly to make sure there are no bugs travelling with you on your new plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To get rid of these insects spray them with neem oil once or twice. Take your plant outside when spraying them to avoid getting neem oil everywhere indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Weevils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Yucca Weevil Scyphophorus. Yuccae<\/em> can attack the main stems of the yucca plant and leaves. They are common in California and live on the plants from late winter, through spring until summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYucca weevils can get on your plant from other yuccas or nearby plants outdoors. Inspect the plant before you bring it home for any small bugs as they can continue to affect your plant indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prevention is the best solution as the yucca plant is unlikely to be infected once it is indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Mites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Two spotted mites can attack yucca plants chewing holes in their leaves. They are tiny and look like a dot rather than a bug. Two spotted mites are technically an arachnid so spin a small, web like structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To control these mites wash and wipe the leaves regularly. Spray them with your hose and wipe them down with a damp rag or cloth. Take care when handling yucca leaves as the leaf tips are spikey and can cause injury if you are not careful. Always wear protective eyewear, long sleeves and gloves when dealing with the leaves of the yucca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Mealy bugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Mealy bugs are a small insect that will hide in the leaf veins or joints and can eat your yucca plant. They can form a small white covering where mold or mildew will cover the bug. Mealy bugs can be sprayed with neem oil to remove them or spray them sharply with a hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They often occur on indoor yucca plants where there is less air movement. Move your potted plants to an open area of your home where there is plenty of air movement to prevent these bugs from getting onto your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. Scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Scale insects are small and will attach themselves to the yucca veins. These scale insects will form a hard shell over the top of themselves making them hard to get rid of. Spraying them off with water is an easy option before they attach themselves to the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treating scale with neem oil is the best natural way to get rid of them. Move indoor yucca plants outdoors so you can spray the scale. Place them in a protected area and give them a holiday outside. This will give them more air movement and help to get rid of the scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Thrips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Thrips are tiny insects that are often white or brown in color. They are tiny so can be hard to spot but they can cause damage to the leaves of yucca plants<\/a>. They will rasp or tear pieces of leaf off with their rough mouth. This can cause holes or curling in the leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNeem oil will work to get rid of thrips on your yucca plant. You can also spray them off with a high pressure hose to remove as many as possible. If the bugs are still there, follow this up with neem oil and repeat the process until the bugs are gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indoor Yucca Plant Problems | Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Indoor yucca plants are usually easy to care for but there are times when problems can happen. Pests, weather, water and soil can all cause problems with your indoor yucca. Avoid overwatering these hardy indoor plants<\/a> and only repot them every 3-4 years or when they are squeezing out of their pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHappy growing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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