Found this on the street. I know it's a corn plant or Dumb cane? I potted it up but was wondering ( after watching you tube videos) if I should cut it? If I were to cut, what happens to the waxed part? Do I scrape it off @ leave it open or plant wax side in soil? Was also thinking of propagating in water (having gnat problems lately). Lastly … can I use Bonsai Jack soil?

FYI… Roots are healthy orange color. Trimmed a little to fit in pot.

Any advice would be appreciated.

I don't understand what would be the reason to cut it. It has to sprout somewhere if it is to survive. Whether it sprouts high or low, that is the time to cut it. Not now.

You found it on the street? Man, I would never bring something like that into my home. I would have no idea where it's been. People tossed it as garbage.
Hey, but it is your life and you can do as you please.
Hopefully it sprouts. Good luck.

I think it's a corn tree (dracaena). Not real corn though lol.

You can just leave it as is...or you can also cut again at the top and seal once more with wax. That will allow you to see as well if the cane is still fresh inside and no rotting has set in.

It does seem to look like a Dracaena fragrans cane. Just be patient, give it warmth and bright indirect light for now. You did mention it has roots, but will have to observe the cane if it resumes active growth when new leaves either grows below the cut off point, or it may try from the base of the cane.

Be very careful with watering, though it has roots, it may still need time, to heal the injury. And no leaves to benefit from the moisture yet at this time. So be very patient. At most give it about a month if new growth will appear. No fertilizers at this time. Bonsai jack soil is not bad, but looking at your current media seems okay, I see perlite so that will help in root aeration. Just make sure you are using a container with drain holes.

Tarev

Last question.. can I use Rooting Powder for the canes ( before potting in soil)?

BigBill said:I don't understand what would be the reason to cut it. It has to sprout somewhere if it is to survive. Whether it sprouts high or low, that is the time to cut it. Not now.

You found it on the street? Man, I would never bring something like that into my home. I would have no idea where it's been. People tossed it as garbage.
Hey, but it is your life and you can do as you please.
Hopefully it sprouts. Good luck.

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You didn't like that answer?

Well if it is one mans garbage, it will not be my treasure. So many of these plants, I think that they are hopeless causes, aren't worth the time and effort to try and revive them. If they survive, I would have a sickly, struggling plant hanging around my home looking pitiful and woeful for 6-8 months maybe more.
It could make sense to try to bring back something that you bought or something that was very expensive or rare. But for me, I try to save all of that worry and effort, and not bring it home to begin with.
There are so many places now to pick up quality, healthy plants. It is not in my nature to bring problems home.

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You could leave your Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) cane as is, or you can cut it. If you squeeze that stem near the top, does it feel firm? If there is any "give", or softness, it could be rotting from the inside.

As long as the main stem is still viable, in time new sprouts will push out somewhere along the stem but they are very, very, very slow to push out new growth, even here in hot, humid Florida.

One mans trash is another mans treasure and some of us find it fun to experiment and try to revive a plant that someone else has tossed!

BigBill said:You didn't like that answer?

Well if it is one mans garbage, it will not be my treasure. So many of these plants, I think that they are hopeless causes, aren't worth the time and effort to try and revive them. If they survive, I would have a sickly, struggling plant hanging around my home looking pitiful and woeful for 6-8 months maybe more.
It could make sense to try to bring back something that you bought or something that was very expensive or rare. But for me, I try to save all of that worry and effort, and not bring it home to begin with.
There are so many places now to pick up quality, healthy plants. It is not in my nature to bring problems home.

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They asked for advice not your opinion on finding a plant, rude!!!

plantladylin said:You could leave your Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) cane as is, or you can cut it. If you squeeze that stem near the top, does it feel firm? If there is any "give", or softness, it could be rotting from the inside.

As long as the main stem is still viable, in time new sprouts will push out somewhere along the stem but they are very, very, very slow to push out new growth, even here in hot, humid Florida.

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plantladylin: Thank you. The top is very firm. No insects/pests.

It should be fine then! The size of the pot looks good and the soil looks good, just be careful not to over water. Keep us posted on any new growth!

Ragnar911 said:Tarev

Last question.. can I use Rooting Powder for the canes ( before potting in soil)?

I only use rooting powder sometimes for totally rootless cuttings.

tarev said:

I only use rooting powder sometimes for totally rootless cuttings.

Tarev Thank you

BigBill said:You didn't like that answer?

Well if it is one mans garbage, it will not be my treasure. So many of these plants, I think that they are hopeless causes, aren't worth the time and effort to try and revive them. If they survive, I would have a sickly, struggling plant hanging around my home looking pitiful and woeful for 6-8 months maybe more.
It could make sense to try to bring back something that you bought or something that was very expensive or rare. But for me, I try to save all of that worry and effort, and not bring it home to begin with.
There are so many places now to pick up quality, healthy plants. It is not in my nature to bring problems home.

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You do know that trying to revive a plant is not necessarily a bad thing right? One size does not fit all.

It's like a child who has a problem. Let's say they have a reading problem. Would you toss that child out and get a new one? No, because that child is valuable and still has potential.

Plants are like that too. They are not permanent images. Give them a little while and they will recover. If they are dead, then sure, go get another, but why get another when you have one with a lot of potential?

You are free to do whatever you want with your plants, but please be civil here. Just sayin'.

Gardener2493 said:

You do know that trying to revive a plant is not necessarily a bad thing right? One size does not fit all.

It's like a child who has a problem. Let's say they have a reading problem. Would you toss that child out and get a new one? No, because that child is valuable and still has potential.

Plants are like that too. They are not permanent images. Give them a little while and they will recover. If they are dead, then sure, go get another, but why get another when you have one with a lot of potential?

You are free to do whatever you want with your plants, but please be civil here. Just sayin'.

Exactly, thank you!! I was called sensitive.
plants you find in a store just like one you may find in people's garbage always should be cleaned and kept away from other plants just to be safe ragardless were that plant came from.. Stop with the plant shaming .