Can the frostbite of the dragon blood tree recover? How to care for the dragon blood tree in winter

Dracaena is very common among household flowers. Because of its bright colors and high ornamental value, many people will keep one or two pots at home. So can Dracaena recover from frostbite? How to care for Dracaena in winter? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Can frostbite of dragon blood tree recover?

1. Leaf frostbite

If the damage to the dragon blood plant is not serious, and only the leaves are frostbitten, cut off the frozen leaves and move it to an environment above 15 degrees. It will recover after a period of care.

2. Frostbite of stems and branches

If the damage is severe and difficult to recover, it is difficult to recover after the stems and branches are frozen. They can be used for seedling propagation. Cut off the frozen branches on the upper part of the stem and apply fungicide. You can also wrap the cut with film for a period of time and move it to a greenhouse above 20 degrees. Continue routine daily management. New branches and leaves will sprout after a period of time.

How to care for dragon blood tree in winter

1. Temperature

When growing in winter, it is best to control the temperature between 10 and 20°C. The temperature cannot be lower than 10°C. If the leaves are exposed to low temperatures for a long time, frostbite will occur.

2. Fertilization

Dragon blood grows slowly or even stops growing in winter. If you apply fertilizer in winter, the nutrients will basically not be absorbed. Instead, they will cause root burn in the potting soil. Stop fertilizing in winter.

3. Watering

Dragon's blood has a low demand for water in winter, and the evaporation rate is low when the temperature is too low. If you water it too much, it is easy to accumulate water and rot the roots. Reduce the frequency and amount of watering and keep the pot soil slightly moist.

4. Lighting

Dragon's blood likes light. The light is weak in winter, so it is best to place the dragon's blood in a sunny place indoors to supplement the light and increase the lighting time.

How to prepare soil for dragon blood tree

Because the dragon blood tree likes loose, breathable, fertile, slightly acidic sandy soil. It is recommended to mix garden soil or soil under the tree + river sand or coal briquette slag + peat soil + sawdust or pine needles. The specific mixing ratio is 4:2:3:1.