how to save a dying corn dracena

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  1. lizh

    lizh Member

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    This corn dracena had been left on a front porch even though the night temperature was around 32F and day temperature was around 40F. It was given to me and I warmed it up gradually over 48 hours, then brought it in, watered it a little the first day it was in the living room because it was very dry, waited a couple days and watered it until the soil felt slightly damp, and misted the leaves every couple days. It seems to be getting worse, not better. Is there anything I can do to save it, or is it to late? Thanks for any help
     

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    R.I.P.
    I commend your efforts at resuscitation, though.
     
  3. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    It looks like a goner. It might resprout from the main stem if the root system is still alive. The plant will need very little moisture if there is still life left in it. If not you may still be able to grow a new plant from a section of the stem; the mid-section appears to be still green. Someone can correct if I'm wrong but you could take a stem section, making a cut just below a node, apply some rooting powder, place it in porous soil and hope it will root.
     

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