This plant has been dying slowly for about 5yrs. It used to be planted with the brown stalk all the way under the dirt, and only the green leaves above the soil. In desperation, I transplanted it into a larger pot with fresh soil with plenty of peatmoss, and left the stalk sticking up. It will not support itself, and must be propped up against the window or a wall. To my amazement, the darn thing sprouted 2 new little buds around the base about 2 months ago. The leaves on the main stalk are approx 1" wide and 6--8" long. Tightly wound around the stalk. They grow out from the stalk in a spiral pattern. They are shiny and feel a bit smooth or waxy to the touch. Total height is about 26" from the soil in the pot to the top. I let it dry out completely--approx 1 week between waterings. Average humidity around here is less than 10% and it's HOT. When I do water it--generally about 3/4 gallon of water untill the resevoir starts to show water. Occasionally a 1/2 solution of Miracle Grow. But...........what is it? Should I let it go--or put the stalk back down in the dirt and forget about the 2 new sprouts at the bottom?
Draceana species/cultivar? Here is a list from Clemson U. Some the experts who frequent this forum will probably know the species/cultivar or can get you a better guess. Harry
Thanks for that link. Looks like it's a Green Dracaena (Dracaena deremensis). Possibly: Compacta’ has 5-inch long leaves tightly clustered along slow-growing stems Any other info about care and maintenance, and positive ID of this poor thinng would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
