It has been nice to see so many nicely grown specimens. I had a Janet Craig given to me by a neighbor about 8 years ago, but it succumbed to the Great Soil Mealybug culling. I have seen so many that were poorly grown I never really had a hankering for one. I have admired Lemon-lime in the store, but never bought. Recently I was kind of down and I bought this one because it looked so cheery in the store. I'm not sure if I will like it for the long term, but I really did like seeing it's bright red roots. I guess I liked the whole plant. I was surprised when I googled it up when I got home to see photos of the giant Dracaena trees in the wild. I guess this one is used a lot as a screen in a warm climate-cheer for your patio.

Hi Gill, sorry I didn't get back sooner.. I forgot to measure my Draco, so just hauled it downstairs..From the bottom of pot to top leaf, it stands 41"..The Draco is older than I anticipated..bought in 1996 at a Flower & Garden show. But, I'm devestated..While measuring, I noticed its trunk has some type of rotted?, chewed-up looking mess..It's not an insect..wonder what the he** that's about. I don't know what to do??? Any advice? I haven't dwelt with plants suffering fungal/bacteria..DArn, wish I could post a pic here..maybe someone can diagnose so my draco can be treated if it's not too late. Oh I too love buying, what I call, 'Dead Cart' at stores where employees dump 'not-so-healthy-looking' plants in carts...I've found plants as low as .10 each including a perrenial Bleeding Heart..bought 2 at .20 plus tax, can't forget tax..lol..It's one of the first flowering perrenial bushes that sprout in spring. I've also purchased plenty of tropicals/succulents via 'dead carts' in your case, trolleys? I agree starting plants from seed/cuttings or rescues are dearest. Think I mentioned, plants such as Citrus, Hibiscus and Gardenia do best when older, shaped as trees. Since I have no idea how grafting is done, (if you want citrus to produce before retirement) it's best buying a grafted citrus. I also prefer trees to bushes, (the 3 latter plants.)as far as appearance and space issues. But 95% of my collection was started as babies. Little guys. BTW, have you ever seen a mature Draco? There's a picture @ www.wikipedia.com They're beautiful. Is foliage on your dracos stiff or do tips hang a bit? Medium to large seed should be soaked at least 24 hours for quicker germination. So, whatever you did and doing, especially since your seeds germinated and others didnt, well you're doing something right.. I noticed a huge difference soaking Morning Glory seeds opposed to those that hadn't been pre-soaked... took much longer to sprout. Same w/Clivia seeds, which are quite large. What other plants have you grown from seed? Do you know anything about berrys from Foxtail ferns/A. meyerii? A relative of Asparagus/Plumosis...the berrys, hundreds, have turned from white to green to red...deep red. Thanks, Toni

Draco trees when they are big can not be removed so if they are not upright you have to look for a support but not transplant it, we have plenty of draco trees here in the Canary Islands and that's how we do it with big draco trees by the way if anyone is interested in this millenarium draco trees I have seeds to share regards canarina

I have quite a few Dracaena Draco (Dragon Tree) seeds from this year's berries. They germinate quite easily and, because they are slow growing, make excellent houseplants for several years till they get too big. You can, of course, plant them straight into your garden where they will be a very notable feature. See these images: http://www.iberplant.com/images/51 Dracaena draco Deco.jpg http://www.melodik.de/Ebay/Melodik/dracaena draco 110+cm.jpg http://www.mgonlinestore.com/Draco/draco02.jpg I would be willing to exchange these seeds for vegetable, herb or fruit seeds. Send me a list of what you would exchange.