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How do you prune a dracaena?
Oftentimes, dracaena species have 1 main stem and a few additional stems. If one of the stems grows out to the side and looks unattractive, cut the stem off using your pruning shears. You can either cut it at the base of the plant to remove the entire stem, or cut the stem to your desired height.
How do I bring my dracaena back to life?
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.
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 revive dracaena Massangeana?
The trick is to add just enough water so that the soil is dry again a third of the way deep into the pot whenever you return to water again. You will have to experiment to determine just what the right volume of water is each time you water. Make sure that temps do not fall below 55 degrees F.
Why is my dracaena leaves turning yellow and brown?
The most common cause of yellowing leaves among Dracaena plants is improper soil moisture–in particular, overwatering. Yellow and browning leaves are the first sign that root rot may be occurring. Providing proper and consistent soil moisture is important in caring for a Dracaena plant.
When is the best time to cut back Dracaena?
Pruning dracaena plants produces a full, healthy plant, as two or more new branches, each with its own cluster of leaves, will soon appear. Dracaena pruning isn’t at all difficult. Here’s some helpful tips on how to cut back a dracaena. The best time for pruning dracaena plants is when the plant is actively growing in spring and summer.
What do you do with the leaves of a Dracaena?
Dracaena are also known as “corn plants” or “dragon trees.” Thanks! After you trim your leaves and cut your stems, place them in a vase of water if you want to replant them. Then, plant them with the mother plant or give them away to a friend.
How big of a cane do I need to cut off Dracaena?
Cut off a 10”-12” piece of cane (stem); remove any leaves from the bottom 1/3 of the cane. You can cut off as many of these 10″ sections as you want.
Why did I prune my Dracaena marginata tree?
The reason why I pruned my Dracaena marginata (besides the fact that it took up too much real estate without enough bang for the buck) is that I plan to transplant it. The plant is directly planted in that large, heavy ceramic and I can’t lift it.