Please help - Dracaena has broken off!
ginamarina
14 years ago
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dracaena marginata help please!
Comments (4)Hi & welcome to GardenWeb! Does that pot have a drain hole? I'm a huge fan of repurposing whatever is suitable for a container, but it does need to have at least one hole in the bottom so excess water can escape. Is that moss growing at the bottom, on the soil surface? Also wanted to say it looks like being in too-little light for a long time may have contributed to its' decline in health, along with root/drainage issues. Tap water chemicals, especially if they can buildup in the soil, can make Dracaena unhealthy as well. This post was edited by purpleinopp on Fri, Jul 5, 13 at 9:38...See MoreDracaena Magenta Leaves Browning and Falling off-help!
Comments (1)Sorry, there was a typo in the subject heading....See MoreHELP! Orienpets broken off from bulbs
Comments (1)It's a little early for digging them but the bulbs should be fine. The roots above the bulbs are stem roots and help to stabilize the stem in the ground. You can still dig down and get the bulbs, I assume you wanted to move them or divide them? Planting the stems will not form new bulbs but your husband didn't do any damage....See MoreSlowing wilting/dying dracaena. Please help
Comments (15)How do you water your plant? Do you saturate the soil or just give it sips? Do you allow the water to run off after watering? When was the last time you took it to the shower to get a good soak? Fluoride does cause burned tips BUT if you are not properly watering it could mean it's getting burned from salts in the soil already. Take it to the shower and give it a good drench, then return it. Cut off the brown tips at an angle because they are not pretty but do not cut off the whole leave. The plant will withdraw the nutrients from the leaves as they dry and die. This is a normal wintertime activity because it also means the plant is not getting enough light and it is slowing down. I'd also move it closer to a south facing window, if you don't have a south facing window, out it in front of a West or East window. Not to the side of the window, in front of. See if that doesn't help your plant....See Moreginamarina
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