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- Q.My TALL Skinny Trunk Dracaena - I have a dracaena plant I've had for years. It has two stalks and is about 9' high. ...
- Q.Plant Name - hello,name of plant & why are the leaves turning brown,many thanks
- Q.Name Of A Particular Hanging Plant. I Can’t Find It In Any Nursery Or Garden Store. - name of a plant that that is planted on big pots on the park, they hang on the side of ...
- Q.A Lot Of Brown On The Leaves - My Dracaena has a lot of brown on the leaves and at the stem. It doesn't get much light ...
- Q.Plant Name - Hello, Please find enclosed picture of my indoor plant and kindly advise what's the name of it as I do not ...
- Q.Keeping Plants Over Winter - Is it possible to "winter over" spike plants? I buy them every year, but this year they grew very well ...
- Q.Moving A Dracaena Plant That Has Been Outdoors To Indoors - I bought the dracaena in the late Spring, and it has been growing (beautifully!) in a tall pot outdoors. ...
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carolinaelizabeth on
May 29, 2017
01982Q.My TALL skinny trunk dracaena
I have a dracaena plant I've had for years. It has two stalks and is about 9' high. I would like to cut it down as it's grown too tall with a few curves in the trunks and now doesn't look attractive being that tall. I hate to cut it and throw out the frons ... What should I do? If I cut it back, will new frons grow back? Thanks in advance for taking time to answer me. Elizabeth
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 29, 2017A.You can prune the plant back to where you would like new growth to start.
It will take a few weeks for new leaves to sprout.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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- Asked by
gunners50 on
June 21, 2017
bt48 7nsQ.plant name
hello,name of plant & why are the leaves turning brown,many thanks
- Answered by
ellie13232 on
June 22, 2017A.It appears you have Dracaena marginata or another variety of Dracaena. It looked like one of the leaves has a pinkness to the margin of the leaf so I was thinking marginata. Generally this is an easy going plant. It is not uncommon for the tips to brown on this plant. If the house air is dry this may be a variable causing the brown tips. The tips are also susceptible to mechanical damage from being brushed up against so this might also be a factor as the tips are not as sturdy and the rest of the leaf. It is fine to use sharp scissors to cut of the damage. The plant should be able to heal the cut edge. These plants are known for getting tall and lanky. Providing bright diffused light should reduce the lankiness. Be careful not to over water allowing the plant to dry lightly between waterings. Enjoy.
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Anonymous on
July 18, 2017Q.name of a particular hanging plant. I can’t find it in any nursery or garden store.
name of a plant that that is planted on big pots on the park, they hang on the side of the pots with small tiny redflowers.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2017A.The plants in the image that you attached are a Dracena and a Hoya.
I'm not clear if this is the plants that you have the question about.
You can contact the Parks Department to enquire what type of plants that are being used.
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clems3 on
August 5, 2017
Martinez, Ca 94553Q.a lot of brown on the leaves
My Dracaena has a lot of brown on the leaves and at the stem. It doesn't get much light and I may have over watered it.
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 13, 2017A.Excess moisture can cause root rot, and the browning of leaves may certainly be due to this issue.
This plant also needs a brightly lit location.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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Waghraju on
August 12, 2017
DubaiQ.Plant name
Hello, Please find enclosed picture of my indoor plant and kindly advise what's the name of it as I do not know.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 12, 2017A.This is a variety of Dracaena.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
August 25, 2017Q.keeping plants over winter
Is it possible to "winter over" spike plants? I buy them every year, but this year they grew very well and I wondered if it is possible to keep them over winter. I live in PA.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 25, 2017A.The spike plant (Dracaena) is hardy in zones 7 and above, meaning it can survive the winter there without protection. However, some gardeners have reported they can keep it alive over the winter even in zone 5, which it looks like you're in, if they provide it with some winter protection.
Plants in the ground resist cold better than plants in containers. This article discusses ways to protect plants from winter weather:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm
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papatoots on
September 14, 2017
01801Q.Moving a dracaena plant that has been outdoors to indoors
I bought the dracaena in the late Spring, and it has been growing (beautifully!) in a tall pot outdoors. I want to bring it in for the winter. Will it thrive?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 15, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It will, as long as you put it in a brightly lit window. South-facing is best, since that will get light almost all of the time. Reduce watering in the winter, and it will be just fine. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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