Yucca Houseplant in Oversized Pot: Downsize Immediately

Sandra's yucca: 4.5 inches tall in 12" pot, water every 10–12 days, bottom leaves fading, near window. Asks if lower leaves should die.

Pot Is Massively Oversized

4.5" plant belongs in 4–6" pot. 12" pot = wet soil, no roots to drink it = root rot.

Immediate Repot

1. Unpot, remove excess soil.
2. Pot in smallest container roots fit snugly.
3. Use well-draining mix (extra perlite).

Yucca Care Basics

• Bright indirect + few hours direct sun (N/E/W window).
• Water when top ¼ soil dry.
• Avoid hard water.
• Fertilize sparingly.
• Low humidity OK.

Lower leaf loss is normal with age, but not at 4.5". Fix pot first.