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- The dragon tree leaves the leaves hanging - what now?
- The position of the leaves matters
- The right amount is important in sunlight and water
- Do not panic in the time after repotting
- Tips
If the dragon tree leaves the leaves, that does not necessarily mean that it is thirsty
The dragon tree leaves the leaves hanging - what now?
In itself, the dragon tree is a pretty decorative houseplant with an optical exoticism factor. However, the aesthetic appearance of these mostly unbranched plants suffers greatly from deficiency symptoms such as limp-drooping leaves.
The position of the leaves matters
If only the bottom leaves of your dragon tree slowly but surely tend towards the thin, gray trunk, there is generally no need to worry. In the course of the natural growth of a dragon tree, new leaves form at the top of the plant, while the lowest and therefore oldest leaves slowly turn yellow and finally fall off. There is more cause for concern, however, when the top of the plant turns yellow or brown from above. Also yellow or brown spots on the leaves can be signs for:
The right amount is important in sunlight and water
In particular, dragon tree species with uniform green leaves can quickly hang the leaves in very sunny locations. You should then resist the temptation to even out the increased sun exposure by more frequent watering. Hanging leaves may indeed indicate a certain root dryness, but conversely, it can also be an indication of waterlogged roots or the result of too cold a location.
Do not panic in the time after repotting
Hanging leaves on a newly transplanted dragon tree are quite normal for a few weeks. After all, it takes a while for the roots, which are disturbed in their function, to be able to supply the plant as usual. This is all the more true when switching to hydroponics, as in this case the roots first have to grow into the water vessel of the plant pot. Just balance this "operational" dryness by occasionally spraying the leaves of the plant with water or significantly increasing the humidity in the room.
Tips
The spraying of the leaves not only helps after repotting and in dry heating air: Since spider mites love warm and dry conditions, these pests can be at least partially scared off by regular water mist.