Ideal Temperature for Dragon's blood
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Signs of Cold Stress in Dragon's blood
Symptoms
Dragon's blood flourishes in warm conditions and cannot withstand cold. Optimal growth occurs when temperatures exceed 65℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 50℉. If temperatures drop below 40℉, the plant may weaken, droop, and become susceptible to root decay. Minor frost damage might not show immediate signs, but the plant will slowly decline over a week.
Solutions
Remove frost-damaged sections, checking for root rot. If roots are rotted, excise them, and the plant can be propagated via cuttings. Promptly relocate indoors to a warm spot, positioning the plant near a south-facing window for ample light. If natural light is insufficient, provide artificial illumination.
Signs of Heat Stress in Dragon's blood
Symptoms
In summer, Dragon's blood should be kept below 75℉. When temperatures surpass 85℉, the plant will stop growing, suffer dehydration, wilt, and be more prone to sun damage.
Solutions
Excise sunburnt and decayed portions. Protect the plant from intense afternoon sun until it recovers and resumes growth. For plants with root rot, cease watering until new roots develop.
