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I have a "mound-lily" Yucca which has had 2 of it's 4 branches snap with the
weight of snow (which is now gone). The branches have not completely broken
off, but there is no support left and they are resting on the ground. Is there any
way to save these and transplant/re-root them successfully?

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Hello Julie,
You may have to root the branches, otherwise they will slowly dry. Copy and paste the following link to your address bar, which provides simple instructions on rooting cactus and succulents.

http://www.cactaceae.t83.net/#/propagation/4532016273

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