The Effect of Different Growing Media on Rooting of Stem Cuttings in Dracaena marginata

Subject Areas : Journal of Ornamental Plants

Seyedeh Ameneh Sajjadi ¹ , Shahram Sedaghat Hour ² , Behzad Kaviani ³ , Alireza Shirzad ⁴

1 - Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Ra.C., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
2 - Department of Horticultural Science, Ra.C., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
3 - Department of Horticultural Science, Ra.C., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
4 - Department of Horticultural Science, Ra.C., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran

Received: 2025-08-22 Accepted : 2025-09-04 Published : 2025-09-05

Keywords: Dracaena marginata Ait, Madagascar dragon tree, Growing medium, Vegetative growth parameters, Ornamental plants. ,

Abstract :

Dracaena, or the Madagascar dragon tree (Dracaena marginata Ait), is one of the most important ornamental foliage plants in Iran and the world. Suitable growing media are the most critical input for cultivating this plant, supporting reduced losses and optimal growth. This study was conducted in a randomized complete block design with eight treatments and three replications to investigate the effect of different growing media on the rooting of stem cuttings in D. marginata. The growing media included azocompost, tea waste, leaf mold, perlite, vermicompost, tea waste mixed with vermicompost (1:1), perlite mixed with tea waste (1:1), and perlite mixed with azocompost (1:1). The measured parameters—stem height, stem height difference, root number, leaf number, root fresh weight, root dry weight, shoot fresh weight, and shoot dry weight—were evaluated after 75 days. The results showed that the highest root number (19.00) and leaf number (30.00) in stem cuttings were achieved in vermicompost and perlite media, respectively. Based on the findings, perlite and vermicompost are recommended as suitable media for rooting and growth of D. marginata stem cuttings.

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