Beginner Gardening: Saving an overwatered dracaena, 2 by hcmcdole

hcmcdole wrote:
I\'ve settled into only using Miracle-Gro potting mix many years ago instead of mixing my own which is a real PITA when a bag should have everything you want in it or most everything. Overall it is pretty good and does a good job of my hundreds of plants. It\'s a shame you jumped through so many hoops but that is how you learn too. If the stems are still solid then it may sprout. You could\'ve rooted the tops too provided they were not rotted. I\'m just wondering if maybe the plant was already in trouble when you bought it - it happens sometimes.

Anyway when you find something that works for you stick with it and hope they stay in business (one reason I switched to Miracle-Gro is the other company I was using just wasn\'t around locally anymore for a couple of years). Whatever you do, do not continue watering a plant that is already watered thoroughly - let it dry out some before watering again. Do not worry about tap water either unless you are in Flint, MI. Any water beats NO water.

Move it outdoors to get lots of light, warmth, and some wind to toughen it up for winter.

Most of these plants are in Miracle-Gro and most are doing pretty good except the crowding.