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title: "What is doing this to my dragon tree? How do I fix it?"
description: "What is doing this to my dragon tree? How do I fix it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vx9ZVT-TTtCOt63Y8ySDVA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Beks"
published: "2024-10-31T01:35:52.203279Z"
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# What is doing this to my dragon tree? How do I fix it?

_Posted by Beks on 2024-10-31_

What is doing this to my dragon tree? How do I fix it?

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## 3 comments

### candissjean commented on 2024-10-31

I have no idea what that is unfortunately, also regaurding dragon trees, why are my dragons trees tips brown and dry??

### Sinthea commented on 2024-10-31

Maybe a watering issue. Are you overwatering?

### Geogaddi commented on 2024-10-31

I know these guys loose their bottom leaves as they grow. This gives them that unique stalky appearance.

But since this is at the top of the plant I would look into watering and fertilizer

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