Song of India
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How to Propagate Song of India

Dracaena reflexa

Methods Stem cutting, cane cutting
Difficulty Beginner
Best season Spring–summer
Time to root 4–6 weeks
Group Houseplant

Propagates like other Dracaena — from bare cane sections or leafy stem tips. Bare cane cuttings are the most foolproof method for this genus.

Cane cutting

Cut bare woody sections, lay half-buried 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

Slow to sprout. Normal for this genus — check the cane stays firm and wait.

Questions people ask

Is it toxic? Mildly toxic to pets if eaten.

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