Hi Community, my partner and I just got this from my MIL. It is important to her and I promised to take care of it. it will be with us permanently.
-Indoor
-NE USA
-According to her water every 10 days
-tbh the uhaul to get it to my place was not ideal
measurements:
-5f 5in tall
-2f leaf spread
-1f 6in to 2f leaf length
-base/pot
—10 in wide
—9 in deep
—6 to 7 in of soil
My questions (open to other advice):
-what kind of plant
-confirm watering schedule and how much
-some soil was lost in transit what is the best to replace it with and how much
-it leans and will fall over if not propped:
—should I buy a bigger bottom unit (is so how big), the current one is just plastic. if so how do I move it from pot to pot
—can it be enclosed because it is going to be on carpet
-how much sunlight? I have a bay window facing east
-anything I missed
thank you in advance
by Heyitsmeegan
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Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’
Just noticed the questions. East window, it can handle some direct sun.
Yes, pot it in a 12 inch diameter pot with drainage hole(s).
Check for water on a schedule but only water when the soil is fairly dry. & do that for a few weeks before transplanting to get a feel for more or less how fast it uses water. Water needs will vary according to temperature, soil, humidity & light. Water thoroughly when the soil is mostly dry until water comes out the drainage hole, but never leave the pot sitting in a saucer of water more than a few hours. Some people bottom water, but if you have a lot of minerals in your water, watering the top of the soil is best.