How To Correct a Leaning Dracaena
Dracaenas are a gorgeous example of nature’s love of texture. And with their unique foliage and vertical height, plants like the Dragon Tree, Dracaena Lisa, and Dracaena Compacta are a perfect option for tricky areas like corners and hallways. Their trunks are long and slim, which is a fantastic aesthetic feature, but can also come with a minor caveat: a slight lean. There’s nothing more standard in nature than a curved or leaning plant, so they can certainly be allowed to grow naturally in whatever direction they choose. But if the lean of your Dracaena’s drunk bothers, you can simply stake it!
The Benefits Of Staking Your Dracaena
The benefits of staking your Dracaena are largely aesthetic. Plants enjoy growing at their own rate in whatever direction they prefer (generally toward the light!) but if a leaning trunk bothers your style sensibility, your plant will not be harmed by staking.
Staking Your Dracaena
To stake your Dracaena, the best option for a stake will be either a bamboo pole or a slender green-toned garden stake, which are typically plastic or coated metal. Both are widely available at nurseries and home improvement stores.
Utilize Support Ties
You don’t need a particular variety of support ties for staking your Dracaena. Plant tape, twine, or strips of fabric can all be used. Just ensure that when you tie the trunk of your plant to the stakes, you do not tie them tightly enough to damage the trunks. Think efficiently anchored, but not strangled.
You can add support ties about 1-2 inches up from the point where your plant’s trunk meets the soil. Repeat at intervals of several inches (about every six to twelve inches, depending on the size of your plant).
Dragon Tree
A gorgeous statement plant ideal for narrow spaces, the Dragon Tree has lush, spiky foliage and beautifully tonal trunks. Low-maintenance and tolerant of varied lighting conditions.