Yucca yellow leaves

A few oldest lower leaves yellow as a yucca grows. Yellowing across several leaf clusters, a soft cane, or a wet lower root ball needs attention.

Firm cane: check soil moisture

If the root ball is dry well into the pot and the cane is firm, water thoroughly and drain. If it is wet, empty runoff and let it dry before repeating. A deep container can stay wet below a dry surface. Give strong light, increasing direct sun gradually if it came from shade.

Soft cane or collapsing head

Remove the plant from the pot to check roots and the cane base. Remove rotten roots; if softness enters the cane, only sound tissue above the damage may be suitable for propagation. New healthy growth needs light as well as a draining root zone.