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How to preserve real wood yucca trunk to make artificial plant

8 years ago

My beautiful inside yucca tree got insects and after trying several times to 'cure' it, I gave up. I cut off the green, but saved the trunks because they were so beautiful. I now would love to buy some silk yucca heads to somehow attach to the trunks to make my own plant. the trunks have been drying out for about 6 months. Do I have to do anything to 'preserve' trunks or any suggestions? Don't even know what forum or website to go to. thanks

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8 years ago
A little late for this, but I would put it in the tub with some bleach water. and let it soak for a couple of hours. That should kill anything in it.
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