4 STEP HOW TO: Prune and Propagate a Dracaena Compacta Plant (Janet Craig Plant)

[@lisamh9037]

Thank you! I had no idea i could just chop it off. It's getting too tall. And now I shall have another plant as well! Nice quick video and you changed my attitude about this plant, which really didn't seem to need me very much haha

[@judithbradley6162]

Thanks for this. I was wondering if I could do this to my dracaena, and now I can! Subtitles made me laugh though - had a lasagna for four years!!!

[@tracigarmanymathis4352]

Ok, I've been searching all day for this info, going thru many videos, of which all had me pissed halfway thru and took ALL day long! They either took 5 hours to get to the actual act of doing, or, it took all day to find out they werent going to actually show you anything AT all, or, they weren't even on the subject you wanted even tho that's what the title was, YOU got to the point, with the info I needed, you didn't take all day to get one sentence out, you explained very well! Thank you, do you happen to do any hair videos, lol kidding

[@giselesmith5508]

Perfect! I didn't even know what kind of plant I had. It was 42" tall and leaning quite a bit when I brought it outside to repot. A slight breeze caused it to topple over and it broke in half. Now that I know I can root the top, I think it's actually a good thing it broke. It looks better shorter. Thanks for the info.

[@Mashkoor110]

Same here. I bought a tiny dark green plant that didn't have a description label. Now we know.

[@Mashkoor110]

Thank you so much. I didn't know what my 4 year old plant was called! And now this tall beauty will be propagated.

[@Vavdles]

Thank you for being quick and precise! Wonderful, wonderful video! ❤

[@donnawilson7091]

I’m now ready to prune my dracaena compacts. Thanks!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great video! I just had to do this to my Dracaena Janet Craig. She's grown to about 3 1/2 ft and is getting crazy to handle now lol Thanks for sharing how you propagate. This is one plant I really haven't propagated yet, so it was really helpful.

[@carlamills3582]

I sincerely don't know how to make mine happy. She doesn't grow much and has sad leaves. I normrmally have very happy plants. Yours is beautiful!

[@kc1135]

Did you try fertilizer or repotting it for more room?

[@sarisukmadewi]

Very helpful video.. thank you Carlos! I nearly gave up my Janet Craig Plant because too tall and looking boring, I have it for many years. you're doing great job 👍👍👍

[@plantrelated7322]

Thanks Sari. I would take that Janet Craig from you!! haha i'm glad you're enjoying the content :)

[@kategoldstone-zx9mo]

This was a great video! So hard to find a video that actually shows it! I did learn that the dracenea roots better if the vase is opaque though. The roots need the dark. Thought I’d share😊 thank you for this video!

[@MrZestyOnion]

This is great! I have one, it was my first houseplant and was actually part of a project for a fun horticulture class I took in university. It's getting really tall and has some unfortunate sparseness from me being inexperienced, lol. I don't recommend leaving one in a hot car during a move! I might have to take the plunge and do this!

[@plantrelated7322]

Haha yes 😅

[@peta23]

Wow. This was the exact video I needed to find. Not happy about having to keep it in water for months? Dang. But perfect video! Thank you!

[@mimosveta]

for what's it worth, when I managed to forget to water all of my dracaenas for a month, as it was starting to spring, one had it's trunk turn brown, and I had to cut the branches to save them. I just stuck them into soil, and made sure to water it regularly, they haven't skipped a beat, not a single leaf lost, they started to show signs of new growth within a weak. In fact, I'd skip the water and stick them directly in the soil again, cause there's no reason to disturb the fragile new roots by planting it later

[@moglisgarden8732]

Beautiful dracaena plant 👌❤. Nice propagation in water 👌

[@jumlee5215]

Happy to be your 46th subscriber! You have such a great energy I love it😊👍 tapped the bell, looking forward to your next video😻

[@plantrelated7322]

Thank you! That is so kind of you. Currently working on some new content, so keep an eye out :D

[@natalya.s.s]

Огромное спасибо!!! Именно такое видео искала. Моя пальма уже такая большая, кажется сломается скоро. Попробую ваш совет. Спасибо ❤

[@mimosveta]

when I had to chop up my dracaena , I stuck it into the soil, watered it, and made sure it didn't go too dry for too long, and it continued to grow like nothing happened, I haven't even lost a leaf from all three stalks, so you really don't need months in the water, you just need to keep it, if you have adhd like me, in a place where you'll see it, and you'll remember to water it until it grows roots. same goes for yuca, I had to chop up my moms yuca, as it's "branches" were mushy, in the middle, I couldn't save the trunk, as one branch turned brown all the way inside of the trunk, but I put all 4 tops into leca and it rooted within a day, I'm not even exaggerating. I didn't have any soil at the time, and I was in a hurry cause I figured, the sooner I cut it, the more I can save, and it rooted within a day. had I known how fast it would root, I'd wait to by soil, cause I probably broke half of the roots off while getting it out of leca and into the soil

[@green_eye_gossip]

Honey, it’s still leaning! Thanks for all your advice! :)

[@plantrelated7322]

Hopeful thinking x)

[@bill45a1]

It takes a little time and good lighting to make it lean the other way!

[@BaileytheIllustrator]

Awe this is wonderful! My flatmate is a florist and does all this fancy stuff, you two would get on

[@plantrelated7322]

:O doing flower arrangements is something i am dying to get better at!

[@angellabryan-favours3873]

This was very informative 👏🏾. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it because I wanted to know if I would be on the right track to propagate my Dracaena Janet Craig with 100 percent result. Thumbs-up for this! Now, I just need to know how your DJC top propagation is coming along😊.

[@megg5792]

Very helpful. I just did mine today (7-4-2020) I hope it survives.

[@benslepp455]

Very helpful, thanks! My draecena is currently too tall and is trying to jump out of its pot.

[@BrianStOnge]

Great video! Thank you!

[@MaddieMadeTx]

Mine needs a major pruning, once you cut and have a new plant, what type of soil do you repot it into ?

[@luvda8ties]

Looks great!! Do you water using bottled water?

[@franciscoflores55555]

This is so helpful, thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@plantrelated7322]

Happy to help!

[@Chilimanzar]

When are you going to do an update to show how the dracaena is doing?

[@kyletullyowns]

Ive had my draceana for 3 years and its grown maybe 2 or 3 leaves. I had no vlue these could get that big

[@eros4570]

Great video straightforward.

[@morsecodereviews1553]

This thing is freaking huge😂I've had mine for maybe a year now and it's smaller than that cutting still.

[@acatlover138]

Please help…. I bought a 4 staggered CGC to the tune of $200 and it was over fertilized so I tried to save it but more problems arose. Anyway, I had to take a whole stagger section out. As it seemed to be rooted mid way down the stalk So I chopped it off right at the base, tossed the top and hoping I can grow it again hence the root system is nice and healthy. Can I replant it in a fresh pot of soil and it will grow again? Plz help. Thank you.

[@plantrelated7322]

Hi! Sorry to hear about your plant!! I think the steps you took are exactly what I would have done. You can repot it. Just make sure your new soil is well draining and that the pot isn’t too big. I would also be extremely careful about over watering it. Especially as it recuperates. If needed, error on the side of under watering. Best of luck!!

[@acatlover138]

@@plantrelated7322 thanks so much 🤞🏻 in hopes new growth will show soon.

[@ibrawring9525]

Will the original plant continue to grow like normal once the top is chopped off?

[@plantrelated7322]

It'll actually grow additional branches. The wound where you cut it will harden over and the plant will naturally begin growing additional branches around it!

[@soularwave]

@@plantrelated7322 The new one will just grow taller or also get new branches at the root?

[@goddesignd]

My plants stems are very thin and green but grow top heavy and I have to prop them up with a stick. I guess I should cut them down but will the stems get thicker?

[@lisad5031]

Mine JCD is 21 years old! This is a great recommendation, will try it out thank you! Do you know why the tips of the leaves would turn brown?

[@plantrelated7322]

That is AMAZING! I hope i have mine that long. It's been 5 years and that already feels long haha. Its always hard to say with the brow tips. It's likely that at one point it was underwatered or overwatered, causing part of the leaf to decay. Theres really no saving that, its just something I typically trim off. it happens to the best of us.

[@soularwave]

Too much sun

[@purple_potato6883]

Can you grow a new plant from the leaves?

[@Darkray201]

Will the mother plant stop growing where you cut it?

[@RealJakeAaron]

I love your plants ♥️

[@jovannaa1993]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@plantrelated7322]

My pleasure! I included a little update on how the top chunk is doing. It's got some awesome roots! I also posted it on my instagram if that's easier too :)

[@itzeldelgado]

I can’t find you on Instagram. I want to see the progress!

[@ALLINLV702]

Ok gurl

[@gdub14]

When I tried this, it didn't work, it just made the stock soft and the plant died. Any more tips for next attempt?

[@HP_Quinn]

Disinfect the shears or whatever you use to make the cut. If you're placing it in water, change it out frequently and keep it warm place (not right by a window if it cools down at night, etc. Warmth is the key.) You can also plant the cutting directly in soil before watering it. Applying root hormone (you can buy at Lowe's, Home Depot, etc for only a few bucks) can help the cutting take root.

[@TheJazzpunjaban]

The tips of the leaves of my Dracaena Compacta are turning brown.. what could be the reason?

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Mine too. It started after I changed out the soil. Hmmm...?

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

I had added fertilizer when I changed the soil and later learned I probably put too much in. They don't need a lot of fertilizer, so it was browning (burning) the tips of the leaves.

[@tariqziyad9832]

You shouldn't add any fertilizer when you change the pot or the soil, or your plant roots would burn. And take care of watering.. don't water until the surface of soil is dry.

[@derralove2992]

My Janet Craig turn brown at the bottom how can I save my top

[@pamaladarsow2763]

You are adorable 💗

[@plantrelated7322]

Thank you :)))

[@rathy_v]

Can this plan put off shoot

[@aimeedawn6628]

Could I do the same with my plain Janet Craig?

[@HP_Quinn]

Yeah. Janet Craig and Compacta are the same plant, a cultivar of Dracaena fragrans I believe.

[@cakrawalayoutube]

Ready Stock

[@ЛяйляЖетибаева-к6р]

У меня тоже такая драцена листья желтеет постоянно, что делать

[@КабановД]

Такая шикарная драцена. А у меня сохнет. Жалко не понимаю что ты говоришь.

[@Clapicus]

my janet craig is not growing at all

[@plantrelated7322]

How long have you had it? I typically only see noticeable growth on my Dracaena during spring and summer months.

[@Clapicus]

@@plantrelated7322 2 yrs. I think it kinda became shy cos it's two stalks before then I made them into two but the other one died for some reason. Root rot most likely cos the stem just became soft. Then, this one just stagnant on growth. Still has new small leaves but it just stays that way. It doesn't grow up. Do I maybe need a bigger pot with newer soil?

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@Clapicus Probably watering too much if root rot is occurring. Mine is growing pretty fast and I only water it when the top 1" of soil feels dry. Don't forget to fertilize too.

[@strelok456]

Я охреневаю с этой драены у людей... У меня 15см палка и на конце кустик на котором нижние листья подсыхают и вообще страшно выглядит, а тут куст с горшка...