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title: "My dragon tree is dying after I got it 2 weeks ago."
description: "My dragon tree is dying after I got it 2 weeks ago."
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author: "golden knights fan"
published: "2026-05-05T11:44:19.897007Z"
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# My dragon tree is dying after I got it 2 weeks ago.

_Posted by golden knights fan on 2026-05-05_

My dragon tree is dying after I got it 2 weeks ago.

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## 7 comments

### iambijoux commented on 2026-05-05

It may just be shocked. I moved mine once and it threw a fit! If the lower leaves are falling off, it may just be dramatics. If the emergent leaves are wonky, there might be bigger issues. These plants propagate well. Worst case, you could chop it and start over.

#### golden knights fan replied on 2026-05-05

Ok thanks

### Dondoo52 commented on 2026-05-05

These are also sensitive to chemicals in tap water. If you are using tap water, try distilled water or use a water conditioner to treat the tap water.

#### Ariel replied on 2026-05-05

I can’t remember where I heard this but with tap water, apparently you can fill your watering container and leave it in front of a window for at least a day. I don’t understand the logic but I haven’t killed a plant in years since doing it 😁

#### Michigan mommy replied on 2026-05-05

Certain chemicals, like chlorine, will evaporate off faster than water. So by leaving it to sit for a day, you’re allowing time for chemical vapors to form and remove themselves from the water.

### golden knights fan commented on 2026-05-05

I don’t use it

### golden knights fan commented on 2026-05-05

I use filtered or distilled water

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