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Broken Dracaena Cane: Propagate the Top

A 15-year-old Dracaena fragrans with a broken cane can become two plants. Cut off the broken cane entirely, dip in rooting hormone, and plant beside the parent. The top will root in ~2 months; the parent will sprout a new top in 60–90 days.

Future care: allow soil to dry very thoroughly between waterings.

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