Juka is a popular garden plant from the south-eastern United Statesdelightful with evergreen leaves, forming spreading rosettes, whose diameter is up to 70 cm. From June to August, he releases white, cream or light pink flowers.
This specimen is extremely resistant to both drought and frosts. However, it is necessary to strengthen his root system on the last days of summer or at the beginning of autumn to prepare for a change in weather conditions.
At the end of summer, YUKA should grow on a light and permeable ground. It’s good if it was also sandy and alkaline. Thanks to such soil, there will be no water stasis, which often occur in autumn.
At this time, we water the plant only when the top layer of soil completely dries. After flowering, we cut the inflorescence rush right at the base. We also recommend removing dry and damaged leaves. Then JUKA will allocate energy only to healthy parts and will be immune to diseases.
Just before the arrival of winter, cover the basis of the specimen with a layer of litter made of pine bark, straw or coniferous branches. In cooler regions of Poland it is recommended complete protection of the bush with agrotextile. Remember, however, not to tighten the material too much, because it hinders air circulation.
The juki will also be useful for strengthening the root system . For this purpose, we use nutrients abundant in phosphorus and potassium.
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We do not have to go to the garden store and spend money on fertilizers for yucca. We can prepare natural nutrients from banana cuticles and wood ash. The first provides potassium and magnesium, strengthens the roots and leaves, and the second abounds in potassium, phosphorus and calcium, additionally raises the pH of the substrate. How to make them?
To make a banana nutrient for juki, we need to crush 3 banana skinspour 1 liter of water and cook for 20 minutes. Dilute the cooled mixture with water in a 1: 5 ratio and water the plant with it every 2 weeks to the end of September.
We will prepare the second fertilizer, dissolving a handful of wood ash in 5 l of water. We water the specimen every 2 weeks with such a mixture. We can also use a “dry” conditioner, mixing the wood ash with the top layer of soil.
