Dracaena Leaves Yellowing And Dropping At Alarming Rate!

Question

I got two pairs of dracaena marginatas 3-4 weeks back, and one of them already died over a week ago after the same symptoms. Now, the second young plant’s leaves are yellowing, developing brown spots and falling off at an alarming rate, maybe 10-12 leaves each day! I’m afraid my plant will be bald Ina day or two. Another change I noticed is that the area at the base of the foliage has turned from the colour of the stem to a pale white. The plant’s pot does not have drainage hole (that’s unfortunately how they came from the shop) but I have been watering (with filtered drinking water) only about 300 ml once a week (the soil dries out by then). What condition is my plant suffering from and how do I save it? The pictures attached are from yesterday, today only about half the leaves are remaining…

Answer 1

This is caused by overwatering and lack of light, together. Watering should be done on an "as needed" basis. When the soil is completely dry down to about 3 or 4 inches, water again. Place the plant in a window that receives filtered daylight for as long as possible.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-leaf-drop.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm