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Twisted yucca?

julieengland311julieengland311 Posts: 2
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I was given this plant about 8 years ago, I think it's a yucca, it was already twisted when I got it.

It has got quite a lot bigger over the years, and seems healthy enough, although it might be a bit dry at the moment.

As it has grown, it has snaked round and a new shoot at the lower stem has grown up and through the twisted stem.

Can anyone tell me why plant has grown this way? I can't seem to find any pictures or information as to why it twisted.




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  • a1154a1154 Posts: 1,108
    Well that’s an interesting shape! They lean towards the light, so often twist if they develop a lean, then the pot is rotated. 
    You don’t say if you like it or not, but if you don’t, just cut the 2 tops off (the green leaves) and replant that bit, throw the trunk away. Give them some new compost.
    I’ve had one for decades, but if it gets too tall I start again with it. 
    Hope this helps. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I like that ... much more interesting than the more usual ‘bog brush’ shape 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • julieengland311julieengland311 Posts: 2
    Yes, I do like the unusual look.

    I'll change the compost, look after it and I hope it keeps on growing.

    Thank you for your comments.
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