Re: Yuccas

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Posted by Newt on August 20, 2003 at 01:43:33:

In Reply to: Yuccas posted by Sharon Brown on August 12, 2003 at 17:37:18:

: One more thing -- After the yucca blooms, there's a large stalk remaining. Am I supposed to cut this stalk out or leave it during the fall and winter?

: Thanks.

Whichever look you like best. It will form seeds and weaken the parent plant, so I would suggest you cut the spent flower stalk.
Newt

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: : One more thing -- After the yucca blooms, there's a large stalk remaining.  Am I supposed to cut this stalk out or leave it during the fall and winter?  

: : Thanks.


: Whichever look you like best.  It will form seeds and weaken the parent plant, so I would suggest you cut the spent flower stalk.
: Newt



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