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Diagnosing Sudden Stem Rot in a New Yucca Plant

Soft, Yellowing Stem Indicates Root Failure

A new yucca with one double-headed stem turning soft, yellow, and drooping has root dieback from insufficient light or overwatering (or both). Yuccas demand:

  • Direct sun all day (uncovered sunny window).
  • Water only when top quarter of soil is dry.

Repotting and fertilizer won’t help. Without proper light and watering, decline continues. Act fast.

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