How to Propagate Dracaena sanderiana in Water? The Method and Steps Are Easy to Understand
Dracaena sanderiana is native to southern China, often growing by streams in hilly and mountainous areas. So how do you propagate Dracaena sanderiana in water?
1. Choosing Branches
For water culture, choose suitable branches, generally thick and healthy ones, so they are more likely to take root and survive later. Before caring for them, remove the leaves from the upper part of the branch and cut a slanted notch at the bottom, which makes it easier to take root and survive.
2. Choosing Water
Generally speaking, you can use purified water or tap water for water culture care, but if using tap water, it is best to let it sit in the sun first so the chlorine inside evaporates, and then use it. In addition, the water in the container must not be filled too full; about one-third or one-half of the bottle is enough.
3. Care Methods
1. Changing the water
After inserting the branch, first place it in a cool place for care. In the early stage, change the water every week, and it usually takes root in about 20 days. After that, extend the interval between water changes and increase light, so it can take root quickly.
2. Temperature
For water culture care, the best temperature is between 15-30 degrees. It is not very cold-hardy, so in winter keep it above 10 degrees and not below 5 degrees, otherwise it will suffer cold damage.
3. Light
Dracaena sanderiana likes light, so it should be placed in a spot with good light. Sufficient light makes it more beautiful. However, in summer it needs shading to avoid strong sunlight.
4. Fertilizing
During water culture, frequently add nutrient solution to the water to supplement nutrients, about once every half month. In winter this can be extended to once every 20 days, and be sure to use a low concentration.
Dracaena sanderiana has fine, dense stems and leaves and an elegant posture. It is often used as hedges and bonsai, and can also be planted in dense clumps in courtyards as a lawn accent and on rockeries, or grown in pots for ornamental viewing. It is also often cultivated in courtyards as a low hedge, or potted for ornamental viewing.