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The best time for pruning dracaena plants is when the plant is actively growing in spring and summer. If possible, avoid dracaena trimming while the plant is dormant in fall and winter. Be sure your cutting blade is sharp so cuts will be clean and even. Ragged cuts are unsightly and can invite disease.
- How do I make my Dracena bushy?
- Can I cut the top off my dracaena plant?
- Should I cut brown tips off Dracaena?
- How do I bring my dracaena back to life?
- How long do Dracaena plants live?
- Can you cut back a dracaena marginata?
- How do you fix a dracaena leggy?
- How tall do Dracaena plants grow?
- Why is my dracaena yellow?
- What do you do when a plant gets too tall?
How do I make my Dracena bushy?
Cut the top of the main stem to create a compact, bushy shape. If you want a small, round dracaena plant, use your pruning shears to cut off just the top of the stem. Make your cut based on your desired height, though it can be between ¼ to ¾ of the total stem length.
Can I cut the top off my dracaena plant?
If you look at the picture to the right you will see a red box highlighting part of the Dracaena stem. Any where along this stem you can cut the top off the plant. Be sure you cut the stem at a 45 degree angle. ... The old plant most likely will form new growth on the side of the stem where you made the cut.
Should I cut brown tips off Dracaena?
Trim off brown leaf tips or spots with clean shears. Cut off only the damaged tips or spots leaving a tiny margin of brown so not to damage the remaining healthy foliage on the plant. ... If the entire leaf has turned brown, remove individual leaves at their base. Pull the leaf gently; it may come off on its own.
How do I bring my dracaena back to life?
To repot Dracaena plant, carefully remove the plant from the pot it is in and brushes off excess soil from the roots. Now inspect the roots to check for rotting. If you notice black soggy roots cut them off. You can then place the plant in a new pot with a fresh parch of potting mix.
How long do Dracaena plants live?
These are slow grower's that can take about 10 years to reach over 5ft tall but look lush once they reach about a foot high. They have a very similar look like palm tree plants.
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Facts.
| Origin: | Madagascar. |
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| Poisonous for pets: | Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Can you cut back a dracaena marginata?
I've been asked this quite a few times: “Can I prune a Dracaena marginata?” Oh yes you can! Dracaena marginatas respond very well to pruning.
How do you fix a dracaena leggy?
The only thing to do at this point to rejuvenate your plant (and I know it is really hard to do) is to cut off the top 2/3rds of the stem. The bottom section that remains in the pot will send out new shoots and become bushier and stronger. Don't forget, the plant will need less water since it is so much smaller now.
How tall do Dracaena plants grow?
Dracaena can grow to be quite tall (between 4 and 10 feet) if left unpruned. When the plants are growing out of bounds, simply cut off the tops, bringing them to the desired height.
Why is my dracaena yellow?
The most common cause of yellowing leaves among Dracaena plants is improper soil moisture–in particular, overwatering. ... Your plant doesn't like “wet feet,” which will cause the roots to rot and lead to the eventual death of the plant. Yellow and browning leaves are the first sign that root rot may be occurring.
What do you do when a plant gets too tall?
It's like mowing the lawn: cut the tops (and the roots, when you root prune a houseplant) when they get a bit larger than desired to slightly less than desired, let the plant grow again, cut it back again, and so on. Don't worry that the plants won't tolerate this treatment.
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