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Overwintering Dracaena Spikes (Espigas) Indoors

Yes — dig now, pot individually in fresh soil, water well. Place in sunny window. Water only when soil dries. No fertilizer until late February — plants rest in low light. They'll thrive and be ready for spring.

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