**Steps**
1. **Select a Healthy Cutting**: Choose a healthy stem from an existing Dracaena plant, ensuring it has at least two to three leaves.
2. **Cut the Stem**: Use a clean, sharp knife or scissors to make a cut just below a node (the bump on the stem where leaves attach). Aim for a cutting that is about 6-8 inches long.
3. **Prepare the Cutting**: Remove any leaves from the lower half of the cutting to prevent them from rotting when placed in water or soil.
4. **Water Propagation (Optional)**: Place the cutting in a glass of water, ensuring the node is submerged. Change the water every few days to keep it fresh. Roots should start to develop in about 2-4 weeks.
5. **Soil Propagation**: Alternatively, you can plant the cutting directly in well-draining potting soil. Make a small hole in the soil and gently insert the cutting, then water lightly.
6. **Provide Proper Conditions**: Place the cutting in a warm, bright spot with indirect sunlight. Maintain humidity by misting the cutting occasionally or covering it with a plastic bag until roots form.
7. **Monitor Growth**: After a few weeks, check for root development. If propagating in water, transplant the cutting to soil once roots are at least 2-3 inches long.
8. **Care for Your New Plant**: Water regularly but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize once a month during the growing season to encourage healthy growth.
