QuestionQUESTION: Several weeks ago, I bought 3 Bromeliads, & 1 Yucca. I repotted them in plastic pots with rocks in bottom for drainage. I used a combination of Potting soil, some dirt from the yard (Titusville, Fl), and mulch. I watered them fairly well because the 'soil' was dry. The soil in the Bromeliads is still real damp. About half of the leaves are turning brown - some leaves are half brown. I've had the Yucca outside in the sun, and the soil is dry, but the outer half of all the leaves are still brown.
Now I don't know what to do for them. Your help would be very appreciated. Thank you so much. Susan
ANSWER: Hi Susan, Bromeliads need to have indirect light, avoid direct sunlight; when watering, you actually water the leaves, and gently, by pouring a little water into each leaf, you will form small puddles in the juntions, which will filter down to the roots. I feel you have over watered them by watering directly on the roots and the water has puddled there. Change it out, and use just a good quality potting mix, with the drainage medium lining the bottom. Place them in an area where they get bright light, but not direct sun and when you water, water the leaves. Nick
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QUESTION: Thank you so much for your reply. It was great information.
However, I did not receive a response re my Yucca plant.
I watered it well when I re-planted it from the pot it came in
because the soil was dry of course.
Now I've cut almost all the leaves in half to cut off the brown
part. Should I leave it out in full sun? Should I water it again?
(I just bought some plants for the porch, and do not know)
(much about what to do). Thank you for your help. Susan
AnswerOh! my bad, just saw about the yucca, sry....yuccas like and need very little water, but unlike the bromeliad, need direct sun if possible. I would repot it also, and use a soil for cactus, and then water very little, like once a week will suffice. They are very resilient, so don't be afraid to cut back any dead growth.
