Would anyone happen know anything about 15 year old dragon trees?

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donando

Active Member

• Jan 8, 2017

• #1

I know someone with a really old dragon tree and it's beyond terrible condition and I really want to know more so that I can bring this thing back to life... Going to Google in the meantime...

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NaturalFarmer

Well-Known Member

• Mar 28, 2017

• #2

I would love to live in Hawaii. Here is a link from a knowledgeable dragon fruit farmer, more about IMO and KNF but maybe you can get some answers? I think the second video is in his orchard.

 

cindysid

Well-Known Member

• Mar 28, 2017

• #3

Are you asking about dragon fruit? It's a climbing cacti, not a tree. The only other plant that I can think of that might be called a dragon tree is Dracaena. I have both in my yard. Post some pics and maybe I can help.

 

NaturalFarmer

Well-Known Member

• Mar 28, 2017

• #4

Good point @cindysid

I guess I ASSumed, but they probably were talking the Dracaena.

http://www.houseplantsexpert.com/madagascar-dragon-tree.html

 

dannyboy602

Well-Known Member

• Mar 28, 2017

• #5

cindysid said:

Are you asking about dragon fruit? It's a climbing cacti, not a tree. The only other plant that I can think of that might be called a dragon tree is Dracaena. I have both in my yard. Post some pics and maybe I can help.

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Thats the problem with common names...no two countries call the sme plant by the same name.
I've grown Drecena...you may have overwatered it but without a pic its just a guesss...so...got a pic?

 

cindysid

Well-Known Member

• Mar 28, 2017

• #6

If it is 15 years old it is doubtful that it is over watered. Most likely it needs to be trimmed back. They grow easily from cuttings, so you can easily root new ones. In a tropical climate they grow fast and are pretty tough. They start looking crappy over time. I cut them back severely and root the cuttings. New growth will come up from the trunk if it is still viable. They sometimes just fade away with old age.