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Call me chicken.
Also 'coz H said "NO" to leaving them in the ground (as though he has to look after them!) 😕 👿
Agree they're too beautiful to sacrifice to a North Okanagan winter (-23C).
Had them for 2? or 3? years.
Yucca rostrata "Sapphire Skies" from Plant Delights Nursery in N.Carolina
The roots were 3 feet long (tips laying on the shovel).
Quite the chore digging out these babies.
Someone on PN said "yuccas don't do well in pots".
Where I had them planted was too far from power source.
Barb
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 14/10/2010 10:54 am
Those are some sweet loooking rostratas. One day they are going to do you proud. 😉
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-Aaron-
Posted : 14/10/2010 7:17 pm
Chicken 😛
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Posted : 14/10/2010 7:50 pm
those rostratas sure look like they had some decent roots......good luck with them!
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Posted : 16/10/2010 8:43 am
I wonder if they would benefit from being planted in half perlite half soil in a deep pot? There beauties I can see why you don't want to lose them!
Bill
Posted : 16/10/2010 9:56 am
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Yup, roots went down to China, no wonder these things do well in desert landscapes.
And I probably left a few in the ground 😐
half perlite half soil in a deep pot
Gravel is cheaper than perlite (I've got a huge pile out back) so I'll mix that with good quality potting soil.
Might keep the garbage can from falling over too in strong winds as the Yucca grows (if it grows).
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 16/10/2010 10:51 am
