How to Divide and Transplant Yucca Offshoot Pups
Popular in the garden and as indoor houseplants, yuccas are long-lived perennials that produce offsets, or baby plantlets, that are ideal for propagating.
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Hardy, drought tolerant, and adaptable to a variety of conditions, these handsome flowering succulents are low maintenance and require little water – an ideal choice for the beginner gardener and in water-wise or xeriscape settings.
Tall, head-turning spires of cream to white, bell-shaped flowers develop seeds that can be used for propagation, but seedlings can take up to five years to produce flowers… something you may not want to wait that long for!
Instead, propagation is most often done through stem cuttings or the division of offsets, also known as pups, which can flower as soon as the next growing season.
The pups don’t have to be removed. Left in place, they grow into handsome clumps with multiple flower stems.
But to double your pleasure, or to thin out plants, you can remove and replant some of the pups to quickly build your stock.
You can read more about the ins and outs of yucca cultivation in our guide.
Does your garden or home need a few more flowering succulents? Then let’s cut to the chase on how to separate and repot yucca offshoots!
Here’s what you’ll find ahead:
When to Separate OffshootsMost species of yucca are cold hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 11.
For outdoor specimens, that makes spring the best time to separate offshoots for gardeners in temperate areas.
Spring division allows a full growing season for strong root development, giving new plants the best chances of survival in cold winter
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