which needs re-potting into a larger pot, can anyone tell me whether I need to have holes drainage in the new pot or can I re-pot it with out the drainage.. please answer quickly as I am about to do this within the next day or so...
I have a 3ft dracaena Marginata plant?
Yes on the drainage holes, definatly. Place a saucer under it.
Don't go too much larger on the pot size either. Only 1-2 sizes bigger the it is currently in.
Reply:Thank you everyone for all the information I have now re-potted the dragena and it looks happy.. Report It
Reply:ANY plant needs drainage!
Reply:Greetings Dracaena marginata lover!
*What makes you think that it wants re-potting in the first place?
*I have several dracaenas (marginata and fragrans) and they are nearly 4' tall.
*They seldom need re-potting.
*'In the trade' they are grown in lava rock with a small amount of rich organic matter thrown in the mix.
*(Almost) every plant MUST have drainage. No one likes wet feet (just about no one anyway.)
*Fall is not the best time to transplant house plants as they are preparing for winter (and slowed metabolism.)
Happy houseplants to you!
-Neddy
xx
Reply:Re-pot with drainage holes. They do not enjoy waterlogged roots.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The roots are rotted on my red-margined dracaena.?
Is there anything I can do to save it?
The roots are rotted on my red-margined dracaena.?
Sounds like the plant has been over-watered. If there are any root buds forming above ground you can repot it removing the decay.
The Muse
Reply:cut the top off and plant it in moist soil in bright light and let it root..... if there's a lot of 'trunk' left over, keep the right way UP and cut it into sections about six inches long and plant them, too.... in time, if they take, you'll get sprouts .... misting them occasionally helps the sprouts bust out..... luck to ya!
The roots are rotted on my red-margined dracaena.?
Sounds like the plant has been over-watered. If there are any root buds forming above ground you can repot it removing the decay.
The Muse
Reply:cut the top off and plant it in moist soil in bright light and let it root..... if there's a lot of 'trunk' left over, keep the right way UP and cut it into sections about six inches long and plant them, too.... in time, if they take, you'll get sprouts .... misting them occasionally helps the sprouts bust out..... luck to ya!
My Dracaena Marginata is thriving. Its got so tall the top of it is now above the window top and in shadow...?
Could it be cut back?
My Dracaena Marginata is thriving. Its got so tall the top of it is now above the window top and in shadow...?
Not really. Dracenas are monocots, so they don't have axillary buds. What you may want to do, instead, is to cut the top off, and re-root it. You just need a fresh pot of good-quality potting soil, and some rooting hormone. Cut the plant off straight across, and dip the cut end into the rooting hormone. Push the cut end into the new soil, and firm the soil around it. Put the pot back where it was, since it was "happy" there. Keep the soil moist, and it shouldn't be too long until you have nice new roots. You may want to put a small stake in the pot and tie the plant upright until you're sure it has plenty of roots.
You'll probably just need to discard the old root ball; on RARE occasions they will sprout new leaves, though, so it can't hurt to try if you want to.
Good luck!
Reply:I have a couple... every time they get over-tall, I cut them off where I'd like them to start again.... plant the top in the pot, and keep a light mist on the cut trunk and I get sprouts there, too.. sometimes one, sometimes two and on the odd occasion, three!!!.... I wouldn't toss the old trunk and root ball, but keep it moist , warm and misted and watch the new sprouts come.....in fact, if it's very tall, you can cut out a section and if you plant it, being sure to keep what's UP, UP, then you can get another sprout out of that one, too!... it takes a while, so don't give up.... I have cut some in fall and had them sprout by spring.... other times, like in spring, they'll be going before I bring them back inside in the fall.....
My Dracaena Marginata is thriving. Its got so tall the top of it is now above the window top and in shadow...?
Not really. Dracenas are monocots, so they don't have axillary buds. What you may want to do, instead, is to cut the top off, and re-root it. You just need a fresh pot of good-quality potting soil, and some rooting hormone. Cut the plant off straight across, and dip the cut end into the rooting hormone. Push the cut end into the new soil, and firm the soil around it. Put the pot back where it was, since it was "happy" there. Keep the soil moist, and it shouldn't be too long until you have nice new roots. You may want to put a small stake in the pot and tie the plant upright until you're sure it has plenty of roots.
You'll probably just need to discard the old root ball; on RARE occasions they will sprout new leaves, though, so it can't hurt to try if you want to.
Good luck!
Reply:I have a couple... every time they get over-tall, I cut them off where I'd like them to start again.... plant the top in the pot, and keep a light mist on the cut trunk and I get sprouts there, too.. sometimes one, sometimes two and on the odd occasion, three!!!.... I wouldn't toss the old trunk and root ball, but keep it moist , warm and misted and watch the new sprouts come.....in fact, if it's very tall, you can cut out a section and if you plant it, being sure to keep what's UP, UP, then you can get another sprout out of that one, too!... it takes a while, so don't give up.... I have cut some in fall and had them sprout by spring.... other times, like in spring, they'll be going before I bring them back inside in the fall.....
Monday, May 11, 2009
Is my Dracaena Marginata technically a palm?
no, it only resembles one.
Is my Dracaena Marginata technically a palm?
No, it is a grass, like corn.
loops
Is my Dracaena Marginata technically a palm?
No, it is a grass, like corn.
loops
My dracaena plant has reached the ceiling. What can I do now?
It used to be just a few inches tall a few years ago. That thing grows really fast
My dracaena plant has reached the ceiling. What can I do now?
I would make a slit PART WAY thru the stem at the point you would like to encourage a new branch to sprout. When it has produced sufficient leaves to be somewhat attractive on it's own, cut the rest of the way through the stem and root the top in sand, then poke it into the pot along with the parent plant.
I'm making an assumption that your plant has only one growing stem. If it has multiples, just lop if off, root the top, and be on your way.
Good luck!
Reply:Just cut the stem about 1/2 down. It will start a new growth out the side and shoot up again!
My dracaena plant has reached the ceiling. What can I do now?
I would make a slit PART WAY thru the stem at the point you would like to encourage a new branch to sprout. When it has produced sufficient leaves to be somewhat attractive on it's own, cut the rest of the way through the stem and root the top in sand, then poke it into the pot along with the parent plant.
I'm making an assumption that your plant has only one growing stem. If it has multiples, just lop if off, root the top, and be on your way.
Good luck!
Reply:Just cut the stem about 1/2 down. It will start a new growth out the side and shoot up again!
I replanted my dragon tree (Dracaena). I've noticed that it will not stand tall any more - what happened?
King Arthur has been about again!!!!! he's topped the sodding thing.
I replanted my dragon tree (Dracaena). I've noticed that it will not stand tall any more - what happened?
Sounds like the soil is not packed enough around the roots, or you may want to use a bamboo stick or wooden dowel to help it stand until the soil is firm enough to hold it up.
Reply:You had a dragon tree? wow. I thought they were rare?, maybe you should have left it.
Reply:moving plants disturbs them and makes their roots go to sleep for a while, so they don't take up water no matter how much you give them, but water still evaporates from the bits left above ground especially in sun/wind. If you notice that it seems to be better first thing in the morning when its had no sun on it, then you need to give it some shelter/shade until its roots start taking up enough water again.
Reply:u killed it.
Reply:SOME FORMS OF THE DARGON TREE STARTS TO GET "LAZY" AND SPIN AROUND AND BEND A LITTLE. YOU DIDNT KILL IT. ALL YOU NEED IS A STAKE IN THE PLANT AND TIE THE TRUNK TOGETER AND IT WILL BE FINE.
ALSO ADD SOME MIRACLE GRO PLANT FOOD. IT WORKS REALLY WELL
Reply:too much water.... this causes the trunk to soften and the plant can't hold up the weight of the leaves on top of the stem....
Reply:Possible causes include;
Over potting,using too large a pot.Ideally move up to the next size when re potting.
Insufficiently firmed into the new compost.
Replanted "proud" of the new compost.The existing soil ball should be level,or slightly lower than the new.
Replanted slightly out of the vertical.
The plant roots may not have yet extended in to the new compost.
Try staking the plant with a cane and twine,avoid over watering but keep the compost moist.
Reply:wow
I replanted my dragon tree (Dracaena). I've noticed that it will not stand tall any more - what happened?
Sounds like the soil is not packed enough around the roots, or you may want to use a bamboo stick or wooden dowel to help it stand until the soil is firm enough to hold it up.
Reply:You had a dragon tree? wow. I thought they were rare?, maybe you should have left it.
Reply:moving plants disturbs them and makes their roots go to sleep for a while, so they don't take up water no matter how much you give them, but water still evaporates from the bits left above ground especially in sun/wind. If you notice that it seems to be better first thing in the morning when its had no sun on it, then you need to give it some shelter/shade until its roots start taking up enough water again.
Reply:u killed it.
Reply:SOME FORMS OF THE DARGON TREE STARTS TO GET "LAZY" AND SPIN AROUND AND BEND A LITTLE. YOU DIDNT KILL IT. ALL YOU NEED IS A STAKE IN THE PLANT AND TIE THE TRUNK TOGETER AND IT WILL BE FINE.
ALSO ADD SOME MIRACLE GRO PLANT FOOD. IT WORKS REALLY WELL
Reply:too much water.... this causes the trunk to soften and the plant can't hold up the weight of the leaves on top of the stem....
Reply:Possible causes include;
Over potting,using too large a pot.Ideally move up to the next size when re potting.
Insufficiently firmed into the new compost.
Replanted "proud" of the new compost.The existing soil ball should be level,or slightly lower than the new.
Replanted slightly out of the vertical.
The plant roots may not have yet extended in to the new compost.
Try staking the plant with a cane and twine,avoid over watering but keep the compost moist.
Reply:wow
Dracaena plant shedding too many leaves?
I have had the plant for 3 years and so far it has always been thriving. Recently though it has started to turn leaves yellow and they eventually fall off, around two a day! Please advise if you know what the problem might be. THX
Dracaena plant shedding too many leaves?
several things out grown its pot. look for insects, needs other nutrients. if its inside place in a low light outside this will help in a lot of ways. Fresh air and new light source is also good. plus this will help to wash of dust . they have pours like us too just give it some time .
Reply:have you moved your draceana plant around the house recently? the dracaena plant likes to be in the same place all the time, also out af draughts.many years ago i had one in my office for some years and during that time it grew about two feet. I finaly took it home and it imediatly started dropping leaves as yours is doing. usualy as the new growth apears a few of the older leaves will go but not to many at a time.
Reply:I think they need repotting
Reply:Sounds like you may have a vine weevil problem. Carefully remove the plant from the pot and check the roots for damage. Look for vine weevil grubs - they are like fat white maggots with dark heads. If you find these, kill them and re-pot in fresh compost.
Reply:A very good source for your plant.. Hope you check it out.
Reply:the advise that seems to mark the problem is to much water, alot of plants dont like sitting in water, just water it from the top and enough to moisten the soil, I also just the Jobs fertilize spikes in my plants every three month, if you have moved the plant in a different location. it also might not get enough light as before
Reply:Try repotting it and adding fertiliser.
Also, try not to water the plant unless you have touched the soil first; leaves can go yellow if the roots are too dry or wet. Only water if it is starting to get dry.
Dracaena plant shedding too many leaves?
several things out grown its pot. look for insects, needs other nutrients. if its inside place in a low light outside this will help in a lot of ways. Fresh air and new light source is also good. plus this will help to wash of dust . they have pours like us too just give it some time .
Reply:have you moved your draceana plant around the house recently? the dracaena plant likes to be in the same place all the time, also out af draughts.many years ago i had one in my office for some years and during that time it grew about two feet. I finaly took it home and it imediatly started dropping leaves as yours is doing. usualy as the new growth apears a few of the older leaves will go but not to many at a time.
Reply:I think they need repotting
Reply:Sounds like you may have a vine weevil problem. Carefully remove the plant from the pot and check the roots for damage. Look for vine weevil grubs - they are like fat white maggots with dark heads. If you find these, kill them and re-pot in fresh compost.
Reply:A very good source for your plant.. Hope you check it out.
Reply:the advise that seems to mark the problem is to much water, alot of plants dont like sitting in water, just water it from the top and enough to moisten the soil, I also just the Jobs fertilize spikes in my plants every three month, if you have moved the plant in a different location. it also might not get enough light as before
Reply:Try repotting it and adding fertiliser.
Also, try not to water the plant unless you have touched the soil first; leaves can go yellow if the roots are too dry or wet. Only water if it is starting to get dry.
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