To dig out a dracaena plant ensure that the soil is moist by watering the dracaena plant.
Once the soil around the dracaena plant is moist you can then start to dig out the dracaena plant by digging a broad trench around the dracaena plant.
And ensure that you keep the root ball of the dracaena plant intact.
Then carefully lift the dracaena plant by working a spade below the root ball of the dracaena plant to gradually lift the dracaena plant from the ground.
Laying a sheet or a towel down can also help to protect the ground as well as the plant during the process of digging out the dracaena plant.
You can dig the trench for the dracaena plant by using a shovel or spade and dig a broad trench around the dracaena plant and ensure that you dig deep enough so that you encompass the entire root ball of the dracaena plant.
The trench when digging out the dracaena plant should be wide enough to allow you to lift the dracaena plant without damaging the roots.
Gently work your spade or shovel below the root ball of the dracaena plant to loosen the soil and gently lift the dracaena plant out.
Just be careful to avoid pulling or twisting the dracaena plant, which can damage the stem or break the roots of the dracaena plant.
Once you lift the dracaena plant you can gently remove it from the ground and keep the root ball intact and you may need to gently shake off some of the loose soil.
If you're transplanting the dracaena plant you should prepare the new location or pot with appropriate watering and soil.
Handle the dracaena plant with care, especially when moving it and support the stem and root ball to prevent damage to the dracaena plant.