MSUE Genesee County

D9: Q- “What do I do if only the tip of my dragon tree is dead or dying?”
A-I believe that the dead top of the one stem is a result of over watering. It may be as simple that it was the side of the pot you consistently watered on. Let the pot dry out to keep the other stem from withering, then water every 2 to 3 weeks.
Dracaena grows in shade or part sun and is tolerant of drought and a wide variety of soil types. Prune the top of the dead branch off. Two or more branches form after pruning a stem (if the stem is still viable). This technique can be used to increase the density of the plant. This can be beneficial since lower leaves drop from the stems as the plant grows taller leaving the bottom of the plant bare.

Resource link on plant care:
Dragon Tree: Indoor Plant Care & Growing Guide (thespruce.com)

Q- “Is it legal to grow bamboo in Michigan?”
A-There are many species and varieties of bamboo. Some things called "bamboo" are not bamboo at all. Examples would be the indoor plant lucky bamboo, which is a dracaena, and Michigan bamboo, which is a highly invasive plant that is also called Japanese knotweed. This plant is not legal to possess, sell, plant, or relocate in the state of Michigan. It is more closely related to buckwheat than bamboo, yet has a bamboo-like appearance. True bamboo species and varieties can also be problematic as they are often aggressive fast growers. For this reason, they are not suitable for most landscapes and can potentially become invasive.