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How do you revive a Dracena?
It is recommended that you use a liquid fertilizer for the Dracaena. These plants can be fertilized once a month or every other month. If you have overfertilized the plant wash off the excess fertilizer by watering the plant till it overflows. The same process as getting fluorides out of the soil.
How long does it take for an overwatered plant to heal?
It’s when the plant has reached extreme stress. I have seen both over watered, and under-watered plants recover. Until 4-7 days later just slowly start to die. It’s mainly due to root rot.
How do you dry out an overwatered plant?
You can gently take the plant out of its original pot and place the root ball on top of a layer of newspaper. The newspaper will help to absorb excess water. You may need to change the newspapers a few times until it has removed as much of the water as possible.
Can I save my Dracena?
Yes, but leave just a little bit of brown on each leaf to avoid stressing the plant. If it’s brown and dry, then cut the whole leaf, but not too far from the main branch so that it will grow a new leaf. These sturdy plants tolerate trims with little complaint, and you can cut back a dracaena to any height you like.
Why is my Dracena shriveling?
When a dracaena is losing leaves, overwatering is the first place to look, but the problem can also be caused by too little water. Touching the soil at the bottom of the pot will let you know if this may be the case. Dracaena leaf drop might also be caused by a cool wind or too much heat.
How can I Save my Dying dracaena plant?
If you want to save a dying plant, start by setting the pot in a bowl then prune the plant by removing all the faded flowers. You should also mist the leaves. Allow the plant to take in water from the bowl until moisture is seen at the top. Remove the plant from the bowl and place it in a light shade for two days.
When to water a dracaena plant before vacation?
In the weeks before your vacation, you need to water your plant more frequently. Under watered plants will wilt and die over time. If you want to save a dying plant, start by setting the pot in a bowl then prune the plant by removing all the faded flowers.
What’s the best way to propagate a Dracaena?
In a few days you should have a cutting that’s rooted and ready to pot. Planting cuttings directly in the soil is the most common way in which most plants are propagated. In the case of the Dracaena, you can use stem cuttings that are about 6 to 8 inches long. These can then be planted in the soil and watered regularly.
What makes life worth living for a Dracaena?
Creativity is what makes life worth living. These plants are flexible in a way that they can be bent and molded in different ways. You can either braid them or create an arch with two pots encircling a doorway. The possibilities are limitless so get creative.