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borispetrow on
July 20, 2024
Sofia, BulgariaQ.Dracena Stops Growing After Blooming
Hi, I'm uploading a photo of my dracaena. Recently it was blooming, which is great as it shows the plant is healthy. However at a certain point the blooming stem and flowers started falling apart on my floor etc. so I decided to cut it off (I read that this is perfectly safe and many people do it just to get rid of the flower smell anyways). The problem is that a small part of the stem still sits there, preventing the plant from growing any new leaves etc. and it's already been 2 months. The question is - is there anything I can / should do now, should I not have cut it off in the first place? Attached are photos of the plant and the stem that remains. Thanks for any advice. Boris
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 20, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the issue at hand. If you have had this for awhile and haven't fed it anything, then you might feed it a weak fertilizer. You could top it with just a thin layer of compost, instead, if you would rather do that. They don't like rich soil, but they do need some nutrients. They tolerate pruning pretty well, and can be propagated this way. Pruning shouldn't be the issue.A slight more light might be help, though, as long as it isn't too bright.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/pruning-dracaena-plants.htm
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July 20, 2024A.Many thanks for the detailed reply. It's a pity my photos didn't upload here.
Regarding any pruning - I really wouldn't know how deep to cut in such a situation ...
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- Asked by
borispetrow on
July 21, 2024
Sofia, BulgariaQ.Dracaena Question
Hi, I’m uploading a photo of my dracaena. Recently it was blooming, which is great as it shows the plant is healthy. However at a certain point the blooming stem and flowers started falling apart on my floor etc. so I decided to cut it off (I read that this is perfectly safe and many people do it just to get rid of the flower smell anyways). The problem is that a small part of the stem still sits there, preventing the plant from growing any new leaves etc. and it’s already been 2 months. The question is – is there anything I can / should do now, should I not have cut it off in the first place? Attached are photos of the plant and the stem that remains. Thanks for any advice. Boris
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 21, 2024
Certified ExpertA.They came through, now! The first thing that I notice is the container size. I'd go up a little large, unless the roots have not filled out the container, fully.
As for your stem. Eventually it will fall off. New growth should appear after it gets planting into some fresh soil.
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Kfazioli on
August 11, 2024
12180Q.Cutting Back Dracaena Marginata Plant
This plant came in a dish garden but is now touching my ceiling! How can I cut it to re-root a smaller plant?
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BushDoctor on
August 12, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Good news! You can chop these to any height that you want! The main plant will sprout again. What gets cut off can be cut into segments and rooted in water, whether that be with rooting hormone or not. You can root them in soil, as well, but keeping the soil at the exact moisture level can be a little more tricky than in water, where there is no reason to worry about soil diseases taking hold in the moisture.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/pruning-dracaena-plants.htm
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rabih kassis on
November 7, 2024
DubaiQ.The Plant Stopped Growing What I Can Do
Good day This tree started to have yellow spots and stopped growing and the leaves fell. I did cut the bottom of the branches one of them did grow back but the other did not. What is it i can do for the plant to grow back
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BushDoctor on
November 8, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, the branch that was cut will not grow back. That new branch will take over as the main branch now. As far as what made it do that in the first place- That is hard to say since I cannot see the damage to the old branch. Before doing anything, I would suggest testing the pH, nutrient levels, and soil moisture. This will give you an idea of where to start. If everything checks out, then you can start to look at disease.
One thing to note. If this has been repotted recently, then this could be the cause. Dracaena like to be potbound and will not tolerate staging up to a container that is too much larger than the original. It leaves soil too wet where there is uncolonized soil, which will almost always lead to what you are seeing. Be sure to let it dry out some between waterings. I'd say at least halfway down into the container.
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