Dracaena surculosa Aurea, Golddust Dracaena - Plant

Planting and care

Dracaena surculosa can be propagated from tip cuttings taken with three or four leaves attached. Insert the tip cuttings in 8cm (3inch) pots filled with moistened rooting mixture consisting of equal parts peat and sand. Enclose the pots in a plastic bag and keep them in a temperature of 21-24 degrees C in partially shaded positions. Alternatively can be used a heated propagator case. No additional water will be needed for four to six weeks.

After rooting has occurred, remove the pot for plastic bag or propagator and begin to water the new plant moderately, moistening the potting mixture at each watering and allowing the top centimetre (0.4 inch) or so of the mixture to dry out before watering again. When roots appear on the surface of the mixture, move the young plant into a pot one size larger containing the standard potting mixture used for adult plants and treat them as mature Dracaena surculosa.

Caring for Dracaena surculosa Aurea

• Remove discolored leaves to keep it tidy. Give them an occasional shower on their foliage to remove dust.
• Trim the old stems is recommended to rejuvenate growth. Prune erect stems when there are one too many at various desired heights (new growth will readily emerge at cut levels) for a lovely aesthetic and ornamental display.

Typical uses of Dracaena surculosa Aurea

Special features: This plant have bamboo like stem.

Ornamental use: Used as indoor plant in home and offices.

References

• http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
• http://www.plantandflowerinfo.com/plant_care_dracaena