Yucca Brown Spots: Root Problem, Metal Pot, Water Fixes

Large yucca, brown spots on old/new leaves after erratic watering + rusting metal pot.

Root Cause

Brown spots = root distress. Likely overwatering (new leaves affected) or mineral toxicity from rusting metal.

Rescue Protocol

1. Unpot, inspect roots. Firm/light = hope. Mushy/dark = rot (trim).
2. Remove loose soil, downsize pot to barely fit rootball.
3. Replace metal planter — minerals leach, damage roots.
4. Water only when top ⅓ dry.
5. Hard water? Use filtered/distilled.
6. Stop fertilizing.

Outcome

Spotted leaves won't heal. New growth indicates recovery.