How to Propagate Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata · Also called Madagascar Dragon Tree
| Methods | Stem cutting, cane cutting |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | 4–8 weeks |
| Group | Houseplant |
Like other Dracaena, this plant roots from cane sections laid in soil, and also from leafy tip cuttings. Bare cane sections are the easiest and most foolproof method — nearly any healthy piece of stem will sprout.
Cane cutting
Cut bare woody sections, half-bury horizontally or stand upright in moist mix.
Stem cutting
Cut a leafy top section with some bare stem, root in water or soil.
When to propagate
Spring through summer.
Common problems
Nothing for weeks. Normal — this genus is slow but reliable if the cane stays firm.
Questions people ask
Is it toxic? Yes, mildly toxic to pets if eaten.
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