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Pruning Over Repotting: Managing a Mature Yucca elephantipes

22-year-old Yucca, rootbound in 14.5-inch pot, owner plans to repot to 18.5-inch. Expert Will Creed: photo shows it doesn't need a larger pot—it needs pruning. Cut tallest stem to 3–4 feet; new growth emerges below cut. Root top cutting in water/soil. Remove dead leaves. Prune sequentially for compact shape.

Yucca repotting

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