Banana Yucca is from the Asparagaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Succulent so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Succulent you may have.
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General care for repotting Banana Yucca
When trying to find out more information about your Banana Yucca so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Succulent is in the Asparagaceae family of plants.
Does Banana Yucca have any other names?
Banana Yucca Yucca baccata or Yucca baccata are all other names you may have heard your Banana Yucca be called. These names are more scientific and botanical.
After you have repot Banana Yucca, how should you take care of it?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Banana Yucca grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 5-11 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America). This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 2-3 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Banana Yucca reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full exposure.
How will you know you have successfully repot Banana Yucca?
To see your Banana Yucca reaching its full size of 2-3 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into White blooms precisely during Spring time. This is achieved by the right care and being patient after you repot.
Should you keep your repotted Banana Yucca inside or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Banana Yucca and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommded growing conditions below for your Banana Yucca:
How to repot Banana Yucca
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Banana Yucca, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Banana Yucca profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Banana Yucca if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Banana Yucca to hand. The below table should help you out.
2 – Turn your Banana Yucca and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Banana Yucca, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Banana Yucca up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Banana Yucca in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Banana Yucca, the soil type you should use is Sandy, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Banana Yucca before you begin the repotting process.