How to root a dracaena marginata
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Comments (2)Hi, I hate to be the one, but... it won't be a great candidate, because like other Dracs, it will continue to lose bottom leaves as it grows, and while I know other people have tried it, I personally think it's just a 'gimmick' idea. BUT if you think you can make it work, go ahead - you never know which tree will work for which grower in the end. The only thing I would do is deal with each step separately, with some 'recovery' time in between....See MoreHELP ! Repotted Dracaena Marginata plant (incorrectly I think)
Comments (4)I'm sure it will be fine, I've done the same thing with some of my plants and they survived. There are some plants that you cant disturb the root ball but this is not one of them.. Others will come along and give you more advice :>) Christine...See Moreyellowing and root bound dracaena marginata
Comments (5)I agree with Mr.Blubs on all above. My two cents here as I have two marginatas, one regular (8ish years old) and one tri-color (6ish years old) both in 8in pots (but moving to 10in very soon). Both grow like no ones business. I do believe they like to be on the drier side. I watch the leaves on mine. When they go from nice and perky and plush to hanging just a little bit limper I water thoroughly until water is significantly coming out the drainage holes. If the leaves get to the point where they are so limp it looks like they're hugging the stem it's gotten too dry. It's happened to me a few times and it hasn't ever killed them but I'm sure it's a bit stressful. My mix drains quit well and I don't water very often at all, usually only every couple of weeks. Lower leaves yellow and fall off naturally but I've noticed that more are lost if it's allowed to dry out too much or too often....See MoreHow long is too long? Dracaena marginata roots dried out ...
Comments (19)Hi I have a similar question! I went to a friends house and they were throwing a large Dracaena into the garbage. They had uprooted and left it outside in the front yard (and it was a hot day.) I immediately put it in a vase of water and took it home. Let it soak for 24 hours and replanted it today in a mix of cactus and potting soil, and watered. The stem is green underneath all the way to the soul, however the roots did seem dried out (I also think they probably were not gentle when they unpotted it.) Since the leaves have started turning brown and wilting. I pulled some dead ones off. Looks worse than when I found it. Not sure how long it was outside as the person who did it was not there. Could have been a day, pr a few days but since leaves had not totally wilted I am hoping it was for under a few days. As you can see the top looks like it is going to fall off. Just wanted to know if it has a chance? If there is anything I can do? Watering? And also if deck is best or inside for recovery (it is hot but not in direct sun out there.) Thanks! Any tips are appreciated!...See Morefloridarealtor
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