Okay, thank you Alina. I'm a bit scared as it seems so drastic, but I'll give it a go in a couple of weeks once it is June, like you recommended above.
Hmmm. I cut across the stem about three weeks ago now, and all that has happened is that the "stump" end is looking a bit shrivelled. I wasn't able to replant the leaf end as I didn't have another pot and compost (I did mention that I'm not a gardener!), so now I'm getting a bit worried that I've lost Dragon-Bob altogether. His stem still seems robust and healthy and I've given it a good feed, but should I be able to see some signs of regrowth by now?
Oh dear, poor Bob. I'm afraid I have never grown a 'Bob', so cant help much. I have had palms in the garden and they have survived being cut right back. We chopped our Cordyline Australis to just a stump last year and it is sprouting out everywhere. Bob is much the same except a lot smaller, sodont give up hope just yet.
Oh poor Bob. I have a big version of Bob - I was waiting for your Bob to successfully produce some fresh shoots before I give my big Bob a chop. I'll maybe just leave him as he is!
Hmmm. I cut across the stem about three weeks ago now, and all that has happened is that the "stump" end is looking a bit shrivelled. I wasn't able to replant the leaf end as I didn't have another pot and compost (I did mention that I'm not a gardener!), so now I'm getting a bit worried that I've lost Dragon-Bob altogether. His stem still seems robust and healthy and I've given it a good feed, but should I be able to see some signs of regrowth by now?
I've had a Draceana Marginata for mumbly mumbly years. I chop it down to ground level when it reaches the ceiling and give the offshoots to friends and relatives - or I did but I think they've all got one now. Some years ago after a chop I got 2 branches. I keep it out of full sun, and water it only when the compost is dry. I give it a slow release fertiziler tablet in spring and another early summer. It's even survived the kitten peeing on it.
Hmmm. Still no signs of life from Bob, and I noticed this evening that the part of his stem where I chopped him is starting to feel spongy and dead Lower down still feels firm and robust. Should I make another cut?
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Cut across about half-way down the stem, so you have a good section of stem with the leaves and a good section left behind.
Okay, thank you Alina. I'm a bit scared as it seems so drastic, but I'll give it a go in a couple of weeks once it is June, like you recommended above.
Thanks again
Hmmm. I cut across the stem about three weeks ago now, and all that has happened is that the "stump" end is looking a bit shrivelled. I wasn't able to replant the leaf end as I didn't have another pot and compost (I did mention that I'm not a gardener!), so now I'm getting a bit worried that I've lost Dragon-Bob altogether. His stem still seems robust and healthy and I've given it a good feed, but should I be able to see some signs of regrowth by now?
Thanks!
I think you are being a bit optimistic about Bob. Leave him for longer and I am sure he will produce shoots eventually.
I recently chopped down a 26-year old yucca, leaving a stump in the pot. There were no signs of life for two months. Now I have FIFTEEN new shoots!
Oh poor Bob. I have a big version of Bob - I was waiting for your Bob to successfully produce some fresh shoots before I give my big Bob a chop. I'll maybe just leave him as he is!
Hmm. Thanks for your responses. Looks like I'll just have to wait and watch and keep my fingers crossed for Bob.
Lisa, I'll let you know if there's anything to report!
I've had a Draceana Marginata for mumbly mumbly years. I chop it down to ground level when it reaches the ceiling and give the offshoots to friends and relatives - or I did but I think they've all got one now. Some years ago after a chop I got 2 branches. I keep it out of full sun, and water it only when the compost is dry. I give it a slow release fertiziler tablet in spring and another early summer. It's even survived the kitten peeing on it.
Hmmm. Still no signs of life from Bob, and I noticed this evening that the part of his stem where I chopped him is starting to feel spongy and dead
Lower down still feels firm and robust. Should I make another cut?
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Any little bumps/swellings further down the stem that might be new shoots under way? Have you cut down on the watering?