Can I save this dragon tree?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Flowerbuddy, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. Flowerbuddy

    Flowerbuddy Member

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    Hi,

    my friend left me this dragon tree when she moved and it was in a pot with 2 smaller ones. The leaves where much longer than the ones on my own one and they looked pretty tired. As I thought that the plant needed more space, I repotted the smaller ones into separate pots and they have picked up fine and are looking great. However, the main plant, which is quite big, is looking really bad. I think I might be guilty of overwatering it... I haven't watered it now in ages, but the leaves have dropped off and the stem looks pretty wilted. I have attached some photos, maybe someone can tell me if I can save it? It would be a pity to see this olant die, it is so tall I think it could look great. Also, there were 3 smaller stems growing from it, but one was totally soggy, so I cut it off to give more strength to the other two. Since them they have grown new small leaves, but they fall off pretty fast.
    Thanks for your help!

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  2. edleigh7

    edleigh7 Well-Known Member

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    yes overwatered. I would take cuttings off the 2 branches and repot them in non soggy potting mix and see how the main plant goes.

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