Can I save my Dracaena?

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  1. wren1

    wren1 Gardener

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    Hi everyone,

    It seems I've managed to almost kill one of the easiest plants to look after :frown:

    This small Dracaena has always been fine but very suddenly after watering it recently all the leaves startes falling out and the tops of the stems are pale. I've overwatered it haven't I?

    I've repotted it as I was meaning to do that anyway. Is there anything I can do to redeem it. Can I leave it and see if it recovers or is that the end of it?

    So mad at myself!
     

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  2. WeeTam

    WeeTam Total Gardener

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    " Theres been a murder " ;)

    This is what i would try. Cut back the shrivelled stems to firm healthy stem. Put plant in direct sunny spot thats warm but back from the window which can be very cold at nights.

    It may well form new buds in the spring just below where you trim it to.
     
  3. Barb in Pa

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    I agree with @WeeTam cut back the stems and place in sunny, warm spot and water until is goes wee wee. Wait till spring and you will see nubbles along the stem somewhere or at the root. MAYBE...
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Well, I've got a different approach.:smile:
    If its an overwatering problem the base of the stem could well be rotting, I'd pull it out and see what is going on down there, you have nothing to lose.
    Is there life after death?
    Possibly, if you can stop the rot.:smile:
     
  5. wren1

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    Thank you everyone. I will try. Spring is a long time to wait :(
     
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