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- Q.Dracaena Fragrans - I have had a Dracaena fragrans for over 40 year and I accidentally left it out over night and it ...
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- Q.Dracaena - I live in Wisconsin. Can I place this plant outdoors during the summer months? Thank you
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- Q.Dividing Spike Plant - How do you divide a spike plant? What is the botanical name for a spike plant? Thank you.
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eire93 on
April 8, 2016Q.Dracaena fragrans
I have had a Dracaena fragrans for over 40 year and I accidentally left it out over night and it was very cold and rainy. Is there any chance I can save this plant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2016A.You will need to just wait and see.
If the temperatures were too cold and the plant froze, then it will not likely recover.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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- Asked by
Steveareno on
May 4, 2016
Lompoc, CaliforniaQ.Spacing Dracaena Lemon Lime
I have a floor planter in my atrium. I would like to plant 50 to 60 Dracaena Lemon Limes in this planter. How far apart should I plant a 6-inch Dracaena Lemon Lime? Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2016A.I would recommend spacing the plants somewhere between 12 to 14 inches apart.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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AngelaMercy on
May 24, 2016
53227Q.Dracaena
I live in Wisconsin. Can I place this plant outdoors during the summer months? Thank you
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 27, 2016A.Yes, you can place outdoors, but make sure it is in a filtered light location.
Direct sunlight will burn the plant.
You will need to adjust the watering if the plant is outdoors.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
June 28, 2016Q.Identify new plant
I have been given some plants and I am struggling to identify one of them. Can you please help? I have attached a picture. I think it is some type of palm?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2016A.Your plant is a Dracaena variety.
Here is a link to care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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supremebeing on
July 24, 2016Q.Dracaena
I've bought my plant and after a few days the edges (not the tips) of several leaves started to darken (photo). Could it be because of the transportation? Although it was warm, there was air draft in the subway. Or could it be caused by tap water? Is it serious? Thank you, Jacob
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 26, 2016A.The leaf tips turning black could be due to temperature changes.
This is a tropical loving plant, so cold temps can cause this.
Well draining soil is important. Over watering can cause issues.
Dracaena don't like salts or fluoride in water, so using distilled water can be a help.
This link will refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
September 7, 2016Q.Plant Identification
I would like to know what plant this is so that I can care for it properly. It's just recovered from an infection but looks spindly. I would like to propagate it and help it flourish. Thanks, Ramneek
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 7, 2016A.This is a Dracaena.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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Marge Wannemacher on
November 7, 2016
Orchard Park 14127Q.Dividing spike plant
How do you divide a spike plant? What is the botanical name for a spike plant? Thank you.
Answered by
Alisma on
November 7, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Spike plants belong to several species: Dracaena indivisa, also known as Cordyline indivisa, and Cordyline australis. I don't think they can be divided, but they can be propagated by cuttings. Cut a young shoot from the main plant, remove all but 2 or 3 leaves, and root it as described in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
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