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Can Dracaena Marginata take full sun?

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Place your Dracaena Marginata in bright, indirect light. Your plant may be able to survive in lower light, but at least a few hours of indirect light will help it thrive.

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How often should Dracaena be watered?

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Water your Dracaena Marginata every 2 weeks. Make sure the soil is completely dry before you water. Watch out for brown and yellow leaves. If the plant is getting too much water, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off, indicating that you should water it less.

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My Dracaena is about 12 or more feet tall and has bent over badly. Can I cut the tops off and replant them? If I cut the trunks back will I get new growth?

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Yes. Cut them anywhere and new tips will grow where you cut them.You can even replant the extra tips that you cut.

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Is it normal for the leaves of my draconian to get soft and bend over?

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The leaves on a draconian tend to get relaxed and bend if you water it more than needed.

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How do I get clippings off of an adult dragon plant?

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Stems more than 2-3 inches will root just fine if laid flat and buried with some soil. Tips with leaves and short stem, just bury the stem in potting soil. Longer branch just need few inches into the soil, give them support until roots settle in. Trim some leaves at the bottom to encourage growth in the beginning. To know roots are developed, just see if new leaves are growing. Make sure leaves are not wet all the time by watering only at the bottom of pot. For outdoor plant, just shake the tree few times to drop extra rainwater.

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My draconian has grown to four feet with two branches. Can I prune it back?

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Yes, you can prune it back slightly. Alternatively, put in a small wooden pole for it to grow on, like you would with a tomato plant.

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There are three plants in the same pot. Can I split them up easily?

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This could be pretty difficult. Work slowly and be very careful not to damage them.

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How do I revive my Dracaena if I accidentally left it in direct sunlight and it lost its healthy leaves?

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The roots will still be there so put it in a suitable setting and keep an eye on it. It will regrow but it may take six months to a year.

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Can I plant a dracaena marginata in a self-watering pot?

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Yes, just be certain the water level is not beyond the reservoir. In other words, don't let the soil remain soggy all the time.

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Will a dracaena marginata root in water?

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Yes. It is possible, but you will need to change the water regularly to keep out any bacteria or mold which will cause the stem to rot.

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My dracaena are under bright florescent lights 24 hours a day, and I water them weekly. The leaves are turning yellow and dropping off, and the soil feels dry before I water them. What could be the issue?

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They should not be under direct light like that. You should keep them in partial light for as long as it is day time. You must try to recreate the conditions for the plant as it is in nature. That is the key to growing a plant nice and healthy.

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I have 2 dracaena in one tallish plant pot. Should I separate them or will two together be okay?

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With proper care, I have grown three plants, very successfully, in a single pot. In my case the pot was about 18 inches in diameter and 18 inches tall.

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How big does a dracaena marginata typically get indoors?

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It depends on how much you water and feed it. It should get up to around 2 meters indoors.

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How do I grow shoots of a dracaena marginata?

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All you have to do is place them in damp soil. I allowed the cut ends of mine to callus over for a few days, then I placed them in soil. It took about 3 to 4 weeks for it to sprout roots.

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How long does dracaena marginata live?

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I have a dracaena marginata that is 40 years old, such beautiful plants! I bought it in a flea market in 1979.

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Is dracaena marginata poisonous to animals?

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Yes, The Dragon Tree is poisonous to dogs, cats, and other animals. So, if you have a curious critter, then make a barrier or keep it high away from them, especially if your dog has a habit of nibbling.

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