Dracaena Marginata: Saving the Last Healthy Stem

An inherited Dracaena marginata with one dying stem and one healthy stem likely has root rot from overwatering. The weak stem is beyond recovery—cut it off. The remaining stem may survive if enough healthy roots exist.

Critical Care

• Do not repot or disturb roots.
• Remove loose surface soil.
• Place on sunny windowsill.
• Water lightly only when top quarter of soil is dry.
• No fertilizer.

Good light and precise watering are the only hope.