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Yucca is not a single plant but a whole genus of species that originate primarily in the Americas. They contain succulent tissues that make them capable of withstanding considerable heat and aridity.

Because succulents hold so much water inside themselves. they are less vulnerable to the shock of transplanting. If their roots are damaged they can retain their foliage during the stress of repair. However, with such thick fleshy roots, transplanting yucca in very cold, wet weather can cause rot to invade the succulent tissues. It enters through the cut ends of the roots. So it's best to transplant from one place to another during the dry part of the year when cut root tips can dry to a callus and protect the internal tissues.

If transplanting a container grown yucca into the ground, it can be done at any time, but in cooler regions avoid doing so in the depths of winter.

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