Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Dracaena Roots
- 18 October 2017
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I grow Dracaena plants in water for their roots. The plant will last for quite a few years. Replace the water every other week.
Simply remove the plant from the water and snip the roots that you require for your design and place it back in the water.
Glue the roots into the design with flower glue
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