27-Year-Old Yucca Repotting: Light Over Pot Size

Pot Size Reality

Dave's 7-foot yucca in 22-inch pot (likely 18-inch inner) doesn't need a larger pot unless he wants more height. Same-size repot refreshes soil.

Real Issue: Light

Lower leaves brown from insufficient light. Dave's yucca, like Darlene's, thrived when moved to an east-facing French door with light to soil level.

Height Management

Cut back when over 6 feet; root the top section. Base will sprout new shoots. Keeps plant manageable for decades.

Repotting If Desired

Use sand-amended soil. Pot diameter = current outer pot. Don't overpot.