Why Your Dracaena Marginata Trunks Are Cracking

Oversized Pot → Root Rot → Stem Cracks

Repotting 6 months ago into a too-large pot caused excess soil to hold water, rotting roots unseen. Cracks may be stems releasing internal pressure from excess moisture.

Option 1: Less Invasive

1. Remove all soil added atop original root ball (never add soil on top).
2. Let top 1–2 inches of root ball dry before watering.
3. Water just enough to reach that dryness in ~1 week.

Option 2: Full Correction (Experienced Only)

1. Unpot carefully; remove all added soil around original root ball.
2. Repot into smallest pot that fits original root ball.
3. Avoid damaging tiny root hairs.

Act now—early intervention may save the roots.