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Feb 12th, 2011 at 03:18 AM
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Welcome, hokieyank. The big one is a Dieffenbachia or dumbcane plant. And the spiky ones are Dracaena marginata. You can find the care of the Dieffenbachia by clicking here.
~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
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thank you for the help that is a big start for me... does anyone have any insight as to why it is leaning??
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If you read that link I added, you should see that they naturally get top-heavy. You will either need to stake it or cut it back. But it is basically a healthy plant so you should do well.
~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
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Once again thank you... sorry if I jumped to soon on asking but I just dont want to lose the plant... thanks again
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You didn't jump in too soon here - no worries. I have lots of those draceanas, and the reason I have many is that I cut the tops off when they get too long and scraggly and either pot up the piece I cut off in the same pot, or start a new pot. Usually I get one or 2 plants sprouting at the top of where it was cut off as well.
Good luck with your newfound plants!
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For now I have it staked like a tomato plant. I have been reading on different pages on the best way to cut it down re pot it. I just put it in the current pot with all new miracle grow potting soil. any tips you can provide would be appreciated. I am very nervous about cutting the top off my plant it seems like I would be killing it. thanks again
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