"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
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I think you should always drain the pot - guards against overwatering.

If it anything like our Yuccas (three, bought as tiny stumps and now
rampant) they are very hard to kill.

I have managed to kill one by extreme neglect, but the 'pup' from one of
the
others is going strong.

In Suffolk, by the sea, the two biggest are filling oak half tubs on our
balcony - about 6 feet high and very bushy. They have more or less
outgrown
the tubs, and are so large that repotting will be a nightmare!

The third is in a triangle of soil by the patio (this is the 'pup') and is
growing strongly.

They all live outside all the time through rain, hail, frost, drought.
They
seem incredibly hardy.

If you keep it cool in subdued light and don't water or feed it much it
may
well stay small.

Food, warmth, light, water and they grow huge.

I think you are fine to keep it inside all the time if you want.

HTH

Dave R


Thanks for the advice. The fairly useless tag that came with it said to
keep it indoors during the winter. Perhaps when small and potted frost
could prove too much. I really want it to stay about the size it is now.
In terms of watering, should I let it dry out completely, then soak or
always keep damp?



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