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Dracaena Reflexa Flowering: Age and Pot-Bound Triggers

A 10-year-old Dracaena reflexa suddenly blooms. Expert Darlene confirms: they bloom when old (10+ years) and rootbound. Keeping it potbound encourages reblooming every 2–3 years; repotting into a larger pot stops blooming. Bloom fertilizer increases flowers. The owner is doing everything right.

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