Irena's Dracaena was outside on the patio. I'm babysitting for the summer.
It was leggy and ugly-looking compared to the lush summer plants all around it.
It looked like a Dr. Seuss tree, but up at the top, I saw a vertical "new plant".
After a quick check online, I saw more possibilities to improve this old houseplant.
I cut the stem segment off on either side of the "new plant".
And stuck it in a pot of soil.
It already looked like a new plant, but my reading online
suggested trimming the leaves also.
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Then it was time to plant the growing tip. Method #2:
It was a little curved, but maybe I can straighten it out with some daily turning
of the pot as it faces the light source.
It already looks better in the ceramic pot.
The lower leaves are trimmed.
Third method: cut sections of the stem and
place in water to root at bottom and sprout at top.
This should occur in about a month.
Place them all under a plastic bag in bright light.
And let's see what happens?
Some new plants for Irena for winter?
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