Dracaena marginata propagation (dragon tree)

Cut off any of the branches
➡️Remove some of the lower leaves, so there are empty nodes that can grow roots
➡️Put the cutting in water
➡️Place next to a window, in bright indirect light
➡️Replace water weekly
➡️Once the roots get 1-2 inches long, you can pot in soil
I could have cut off a whole cane and propagated it, but I would've gotten only one plant. By cutting off branches from a single cane, I can get multiple plants from a single plant. There are also other ways to propagate a dracaena, but that will be the topic of another video :)
The other cutting I placed in soil. You can propagate any plant in soil or water, it doesn't make a lot of difference. You should do what you are more comfortable with. Try one approach, then the other, and see what works for you.
It took about 1.5-2 months to start seeing any roots on the dracaena in water.
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[@monicaalvarado705]

Puso una en agua y otra en perlita, cuál es mejor??,

[@tiffanyjohnson3491]

Hi. What was the purpose of removing the leaves? I’m learning!

[@JuanDiMatteo90]

Mientras más hojas, más transpira y como no tiene raíces, no puede reponer el agua que está transpirando hasta que no tenga raíces.

[@doomguynev]

To expose the nodes so the roots can grow better

[@harley2790]

Comme j'ai trop peur de les couper 😅 je veux les voir grossir mais en même temps ça m'arrache le cœur de m'imaginer les couper 😅

[@PaceFineArts]

My plant is a good 15 years old and it's long and spindly. I think the time has finally come to get snipping...✂️

[@MrHouseplant]

Chop, chop :)

[@argeliagarcia5070]

wow 15 years

[@PaceFineArts]

@@argeliagarcia5070 yep. And I did the cut. Will be transferring the rooted cuttings into a new pot together with the mother plant this weekend. Worked beautifully. Happy I did it 😊

[@axelvauthier6823]

@@MrHouseplant super tes vidéos KZbin tu gère trop bien esque en se moment je peux bouturer le dracena

[@priscillavarela1822]

That word is cute for some reason “ spindly” lol

[@meaganbaker-cromwell4469]

Hello! You don’t allow your cuttings to callous before popping them in water? How successful have you found it too be with Dragon tree cuttings?

[@yess.....]

Which medium was the plant results you showed at the end, water or potting mix??

[@DidObamaCare]

I’m almost positive that’s the water propagation cutting

[@abdouu_1]

@@DidObamaCare does water propagation have higher chances of success?

[@emiliana87]

@@abdouu_1 Hasta el momento sólo he probado ese método y me ha ido bien

[@SolarRider-c8b]

Danke für das sehr nützliche Video

[@tmcd8599]

Also please, what is the best soil mix for draceana marginata. Mine was my dad's who has passed away and its very important I can care for it. I've had it 2years already and it's still alive but its so thin and hardly produces leaves x

[@MrHouseplant]

Increase the amount of light, that is the most important thing. Light is plant food! I have a blog post with the amounts of light needed for each plant:www.mrhouseplant.com/blog/what-is-bright-indirect-light-for-plants/ The amount listed for dracaena marginata in the column "optimal amount of light" is the bare minimum. If you can provide it with over 3,000 lux or even better 10,000 lux it will be sooo happy. Then you need to get the watering right. Only water once the soil has fully dried out to the bottom of the pot. Use a chopstick to check. In terms of a potting mix, not sure what you are using, but in most cases you should amend the potting mix you buy with some perlite, bark or another amendment. I also have a detailed blog post on the care for this plant, which I think you'll find useful: www.mrhouseplant.com/blog/dracaena-marginata-care-dragon-tree/

[@marthacalkins8054]

@@MrHouseplantdragon plant

[@silviadamico4359]

I did this, but after 2 weeks the bottom of the stem is completely mushy and still no roots. Is it sign of rot?

[@HiD3f_x]

It might be. Try to change the water daily maybe

[@abdouu_1]

How did it go? Were they signs of rotting?

[@LushDanielSon]

Mine developed mold. Do you think cutting off all the leaves like this would be okay? Would they grow back fine?

[@MrHouseplant]

I'm sorry, I didn't get this. Why would you cut off all the leaves from your plant? If there is mold on the soil, it's a combination of a few things - insufficient light, poor air circulation and too frequent watering.

[@queenbvalerie7858]

TY 😊

[@WarriorWoman73]

Will leaves grow back on the stem that I snipped?

[@MrHouseplant]

Yes, it will. 😊

[@WarriorWoman73]

@@MrHouseplant thank you for responding 🙂

[@ИннаЕвгеньевна-о2щ]

И где аырос этот корегь? В воде или грунте ? А второй погиб ?

[@hina8578]

My plant stem get rotten at the base of branching spot.. n i see 2 beautiful branched leaves getting shed ..is there a way to save them? Could i cut the bramch am repot so that they may not lost? I dont know the reason of stem rot on that part..week back i refill the soil and watered them.. they were bright the fomming days and then yesterday realosed the one stem at branching site is soft n rottening..

[@MrHouseplant]

A few quick thoughts: 1) don't water until the soil has completely dried out, all the way to the bottom of the pot, use a chopstick to check 2) increase the amount of light (put in front of the brightest window), to increase photosynthesis, which will cause the soil to dry out faster (that's good, you don't want it staying wet for too long) 3) don't worry about losing 2 leaves. Older leaves will dry out and fall off, that's completely normal :) 4) Cut off the rotting/soft part of the stem, cut below, until you reach the firm tissue. Good luck!

[@tmcd8599]

I did this once before and it worked, but this time my cuttings did not grow roots and they died.. Can you help me?!

[@MrHouseplant]

Not every propagation will be successful, that's normal. Just try again. There are a few things you can do to increase chances of success: 1) Increase light (use a light meter to measure) 2) If water propagating, use an air pump to provide oxygen, as this increases chances of success, and speeds up propagation 3) Use a heat mat. Increasing the temperature of the potting medium by 5 degrees will speed up propagation Good luck :)

[@janetrobinson4206]

Where can I find an inexpensive pilea peppermiodes, well a healthy one 6 or 8 inch? Appreciate your help!

[@MrHouseplant]

Facebook marketplace, Etsy

[@ginachioco6210]

Wow i love it

[@lovethegarden.kumariyeline4835]

Very nice

[@MrHouseplant]

Thanks! 😊

[@Ginty11]

Do you have success with stems with no leaves? I've tried twice and nothing happened. I left to dry out, the. Put some root hormone (rooting powder) and planted in cactus soil. I watered once a week. 4 months later. Not one root . Any advice please?

[@MrHouseplant]

I've done it with some other plants. It's a veeery slow process and for success you need optimal conditions - light, propagation medium temperature and oxygen. Have you measured light and temperature? You could also try propagating in sphagnum moss as it's more porous than a regular potting mix. Also make sure the bottom side of the cutting is in the medium, so it can absorb moisture before roots develop

[@seemadudeja2853]

Potting mix ?

[@Diabolus1978]

Just use cactus mix

[@ateprecytv7663]

Hi..i have many plants like that but i dont know the name.. i love this

[@MrHouseplant]

Dracaena marginata (dragon tree)

[@ateprecytv7663]

@@MrHouseplant oh thanks

[@jayasreeplants]

Nice👍 but i failed this 😔

[@MrHouseplant]

I hope you'll try again. Not every propagation attempt is successful, even if you provide the most optimal conditions

[@jayasreeplants]

@@MrHouseplant yeah true ..tqsm I will try again 👍