Yucca Cane Disaster: Wrong Repotting, Bugs, and Rocks

User-Caused Decline After Buying Infested Yucca

A yucca bought 4 months ago developed brown leaves. Owner repotted into larger pot with rocks at bottom (discredited), found white bugs and a grub. Repotting stressed roots; rocks worsen drainage.

Only Viable Rescue

1. Undo repotting: remove rocks, move to smallest pot fitting roots + little soil.
2. Sunniest window.
3. Water only when top ⅓ soil dry.
4. If bugs persist: submerge pot 30 min in water—critters surface.

Reality Check

High risk, low experience = low odds. But no better option exists. Original nursery used non-sterile soil (quality red flag).