How to Grow Dracaena Marginata
Buy or find a baby dracaena marginata., Fill appropriate size pot for the size plant with standard potting soil., Transplant the dracaena marginata into the new pot. , Place the pot in an area low in natural light., Water the dracaena approximately...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy or find a baby dracaena marginata.
Do not over-pot. ,, Dracaenas flourish with constant, low-intensity light.
Do not place them in an area where the sun strikes directly, especially in the afternoon, but keep them out of dark corners.
Likewise, low-intensity fluorescent lighting is ideal for dracaenas; more intense, direct light can be damaging. , Because of their low water needs, it's important not to over-water dracaenas.
Soak the soil about once a week; wait until the top of the soil is dry to the touch before watering again.
If you are in a dry or warm area, you may need to water more regularly.
Do not let dracaenas sit in water. ,, Use a hygrometer to measure humidity.
They can be purchased for around $15 at most hardware stores. , This helps both to remove dust and to keep the leaves fresh.
If the plant is in a particularly dry area, spraying the leaves with water mist can also help. , -
Step 2: Fill appropriate size pot for the size plant with standard potting soil.
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Step 3: Transplant the dracaena marginata into the new pot.
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Step 4: Place the pot in an area low in natural light.
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Step 5: Water the dracaena approximately once a week.
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Step 6: Maintain a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (or 18 to 24 degrees Celsius) around the plant.
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Step 7: Maintain a relative humidity of 30 to 40 percent around the plant.
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Step 8: Regularly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.
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Step 9: Use liquid fertilizer on the dracaena once or twice a month.
Detailed Guide
Do not over-pot. ,, Dracaenas flourish with constant, low-intensity light.
Do not place them in an area where the sun strikes directly, especially in the afternoon, but keep them out of dark corners.
Likewise, low-intensity fluorescent lighting is ideal for dracaenas; more intense, direct light can be damaging. , Because of their low water needs, it's important not to over-water dracaenas.
Soak the soil about once a week; wait until the top of the soil is dry to the touch before watering again.
If you are in a dry or warm area, you may need to water more regularly.
Do not let dracaenas sit in water. ,, Use a hygrometer to measure humidity.
They can be purchased for around $15 at most hardware stores. , This helps both to remove dust and to keep the leaves fresh.
If the plant is in a particularly dry area, spraying the leaves with water mist can also help. ,
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