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Dracaena Marginata Leaf Bending: Light and Water Adjustment

Long, bending leaves indicate stretching for more light. Move to brighter spot (morning sun ok). Reduce watering frequency—let soil dry more between waterings—to stiffen leaves. Bending isn’t harmful but older leaves may drop sooner. Dragon trees in nature grow in full sun.

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