I have had this plant for many years. I forget the name of it, so please let me know. It was a magnificent specimen---over 6' tall. Then we moved and I placed it in a spot, where, unbeknownst to me, it was getting the direct rays of the setting sun for several days. So many of its leaves turned black and I had to cut them off. My question now is, shall I cut back either of its main two stalks? One of them has virtually no leaves on it. If I should cut them, please tell me how far back to cut and where. Thanks for any help; I am so sad for my once handsome plant.
Sunburnt plant; how far back to cut?
It appears that only the leaves got burned so I would recommend cutting it back about 2/3rds of the way down. It should begin to grow new shoots from just below the cuts. Also, you should be able to root the pieces you cut off.
Thank you NatureLover1950! Can you tell me the name of this plant?
I believe it's a Dracaena sp.
Thank you kwanjin!
No problem. They can be beautiful .
Yes, it was. Sob.
It will again. A little patience is all. ^_^
Ah thanks for the info, I am having a similar problem but not quiet as much burn on the leaves. I am leaning more towards just trim off the most damaged leaves. What do you think?
I agree with NL - Lemons/lemonade - it's a perfect excuse to cut the plant back hard and start over. I would also bare root it, prune the roots hard, and repot into a fast draining and durable soil. Both of these practices (literally and physiologically) will have a rejuvenating effect on the plant.
Al
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