Yucca Repotted in Too-Large Pot with Heavy Soil: Root Rot Risk

A yucca repotted into an 18-inch pot with Miracle-Gro soil after scale infestation now has yellowing bottom leaves.

Problems

• Pot too large: Single yucca needs smallest pot that fits roots (8–10 inch). Extra soil stays wet → root rot.
• Miracle-Gro soil too heavy.

Fix

1. Unpot, remove extra soil, keep root ball.
2. Repot in 8–10 inch pot with 2 parts peat mix + 1 part perlite.
3. Water thoroughly, then wait until top 2–3 inches dry.
4. Full sun.
5. Watch for scale on remaining plant.

Recovery takes months. Be patient.