"NASA research has found that Dracaenas are one of the most efficient indoor plants for filtering formaldehyde (which is often found in fibreboard and plywood) from the air."
Great looking plant that sits well in most rooms of the house. I have this sat in my living room and it really improves the appearance of the whole room. The plant is very attractive and neat, so if you want something that doesn't encroach on your space too much, this is perfect.
LinZik64
York
it's an good time of the day... meditative
max
belgrade
100.0
I don't have a nick name.
Yes, you can trim the stems back, and they will often go on to produce new side shoots - but it will look pretty forlorn for a year or two with the top lopped off!
Helen
Taz
New stems will take some time to develop, but you should look for new (leafy) growth at the tips of the existing stems. If however your plant is losing too many of its leaves, then the most likely cause is over-watering, so do cut back on this, and only water when the compost is feeling dry to the touch.
Helen
Which house plants you choose should depend on the environment you intend to keep them in, the space available, how much time you can spend preening them as well as your personal preference. For me, foliage house plants are the ticket, because they provid
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