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title: "This Dracaena has really gone downhill over time and I don't know…"
description: "This Dracaena has really gone downhill over time and I don't know why? Hoping it will make a comeback - any ideas? Thanks in advance!!"
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author: "Shelly"
published: "2025-05-23T12:09:20.139535Z"
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# This Dracaena has really gone downhill over time and I don't know…

_Posted by Shelly on 2025-05-23_

This Dracaena has really gone downhill over time and I don't know why? Hoping it will make a comeback - any ideas? Thanks in advance!!

## 2 comments

### Magneticgarden\_ commented on 2025-05-23

The soil looks pretty wet to me. How often are you watering? I would probably cut it back and repot into a smaller pot for starters.

I would use a soil that has a lot of perlite and place the plant in a bright but indirect spot. Only water when the soil has dried out. 😊

### Abbi commented on 2025-05-23

If you figure it out, let me know. Mine went downhill for a while and then I eepotted it in a smaller pot with chunky soil. Ever since its just sat there doing nothing.🤔

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