Dracaena marginata Leaves gone

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Tim, Aug 14, 2006.

  1. Tim

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    We have a dragon tree that has dropped all it's leaves. What can be done to save our dear plant. She was infortunately placed were she did not get enough light and her soil was getting too moist. We realized this and moved her but it was too late. They all fell off within afew days but the trunk still looks good. Please help!
     
  2. globalist1789

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    If the trunk is alive and well you can try cutting the top off. They are propagated by air layering and cuttings. They normally, if healthy, branch out and make new leaves.
     
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    Well Dracaena's are not known for making miraculous recoveries, so brace yourself for the worst. Having said that, you could just put it in higher light conditions, stop the water for a while, and hope for the best. If the upper part of the stem is at all mushy, cut that away. You may stimulate some dormant buds.
     
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    The trunk is still healthy..nice and firm...just no leaves.
     
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    Well, put 'er in a brighter spot, stop the water until moderately dry, and hopefully something will happen. Not to be disrespectful, but they are common plants. Perhaps y'all could consider adoption of a new one?
     

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