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Madagascar Dragon Tree #44222 March 29th, 2006 at 03:05 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 England N noidea Junior Member
noidea Junior Member N Joined: Mar 2006 England	My husband knocked one of the heads off my dragon tree that I have had for years. Is there anyway I can encourage this to root and grow? Sorry - have no clue about gardening or house plants only a beginner, any help much appreciated!! Thanks!

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Re: Madagascar Dragon Tree #44223 March 29th, 2006 at 07:57 AM
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Medon Member Joined: Mar 2006 Houston, Texas	How much of the head did he chop off? and yes you can attempt to let it grow new roots by placing it in water not sure how long to do this tho iv just recently done this myself...it is known as Propagation when u cut off the top 2 or 3 inches of the plant and get them to grow new roots hope this helps...

Re: Madagascar Dragon Tree #44224 March 29th, 2006 at 05:42 PM
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noidea Junior Member N Joined: Mar 2006 England	Thanks! He took the whole of one head off except for 1 lonely leaf which is left hanging on. I will try putting it in water - do I need to add anything to the water like fertilizer or anything?

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