Yucca Elephantipes Cutting: Patience and Proper Care

A Yucca elephantipes cutting in water for two weeks without roots is normal—rooting takes longer. Brown tips occur because the cutting can't uptake water efficiently without roots.

What to Do

• Keep in filtered or distilled water if tap water is hard.
• Place near a sunny window (not in direct sun yet).
• Wait until roots are at least 1 inch long.
• Then pot in a small container with porous potting mix.
• Allow top quarter of soil to dry between waterings.
• Keep potbound; fertilize monthly at half strength.
• Rotate regularly for straight growth.

Miracle-Gro potting soil is fine; 20 lbs will last a long time.