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title: "Help! I have a yucka plant that I repotted on Mother’s Day. I…"
description: "Help! I have a yucka plant that I repotted on Mother’s Day. I completely changed the soil. I now know that you don’t do this but what can I do to bring her…"
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author: "CrystalS"
published: "2025-06-01T13:16:15.179263Z"
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# Help! I have a yucka plant that I repotted on Mother’s Day. I…

_Posted by CrystalS on 2025-06-01_

Help! I have a yucka plant that I repotted on Mother’s Day. I completely changed the soil. I now know that you don’t do this but what can I do to bring her back?

The app is telling me to place in shade, no fertilizer and water more frequently?

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## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-01

What was the difference in soil? Its honestly not horrible yo completely change soil, especially when a plant is in bad soil. But shock will cause them to yellow and dry out. Mycorrhizal can help with transplant shock. And I usually water well prior to repot so the plant doesn't lose a lot of water in the process.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-06-01

If it seems dry, id bottom water it in luke warm water for 30-60 mins. The let it drain well. And see if that helps. I wouldn't change its environment anymore. Personally I do fertilize after I repot, too. But its personal preference really.

### CrystalS commented on 2025-06-01

I think I used potting mix prior and this time is was a combo of potting and cactus as I read they like dryer soil. It’s staying moist, not wet but moist right now.

### CrystalS commented on 2025-06-28

Update…we lost significant amount of leaves but we are peeking up!

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