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title: "Hi, I have a very tall Dracaena Lemon Surprise that is very healthy…"
description: "Hi, I have a very tall Dracaena Lemon Surprise that is very healthy on the top but his lower leaves are dying. Is it possible to cut his top off and propagate…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "OCinME"
published: "2025-11-28T21:35:58.387071Z"
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# Hi, I have a very tall Dracaena Lemon Surprise that is very healthy…

_Posted by OCinME on 2025-11-28_

Hi, I have a very tall Dracaena Lemon Surprise that is very healthy on the top but his lower leaves are dying. Is it possible to cut his top off and propagate it to save him? Thank you!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/lEcs21SVM95_QtpI8HT7fxgyU8BSFKKOhsp9_xtG49E/IkawfIpeQR--IGVbWLF-zQ.webp?size=large)

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## 3 comments

### Kimby commented on 2025-12-01

Following, I have the same problem... 😔

#### OCinME replied on 2025-12-01

I googled it and it looks like propagation is possible. I think I’ll try starting this week and will let you know how it goes! Fingers crossed. I really love this guy.

#### LadyTenorJD replied on 2025-12-11

I love mine, too. Keep us posted about the propagation. My plant is only a few months old, so not that tall yet. He’s bottom watering right now.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AboacEMzofgMfrznLZzL1c7RSpwY0Jg-cPxrMfXteJ0/ugphso5US_K-Ybfd14aulw.webp?size=large)

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