Rescuing a Frost-Damaged Dracaena marginata

Dracaena marginata Freeze Damage Protocol

Tropical marginata exposed to frost: leaves most vulnerable, then upper stems, then roots.

Assessment & Pruning

1. Cut back stems until you reach firm, healthy tissue (no mushy/rotten interior).
2. If mushy to soil line, roots froze—unlikely to recover.
3. Cut angle doesn’t matter; diagonal is traditional.

Aftercare

• Bright indirect light.
• Water sparingly—only when soil dry at depth.
• No fertilizer until new growth.

Recovery is slow; patience required.