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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 18, 2013
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    Trimming the damaged leaves is an option, pruning is another. If it was just frost and not temps in 20-25 degree range for more than an hour, the plant probably will not perish.

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    theficuswrangler on
    September 12, 2014
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    if the mass cane has lost all its leaves, I doubt that there's any real life left in it. If the canes (by canes I'm guessing you mean the green stems, or heads, since the canes are the large straight pieces from which the heads sprout, and these are always brown) have turned brown, they're dead. Mass canes can recover from 6 months of no water (I've seen them do it,) but they can be killed by several weeks of soaked roots. The key to success with them is to test the soil moisture all the way to the bottom of the pot. Test moisture with an electronic meter, or a simple wooden dowel or bamboo kebob skewer. The moisture level should be very slightly moist; unless the plant is in very low light, then the level should be completely dry.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 6, 2015
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    I suspect you may have over-watered your corn (dracaena) plant. Drooping or yellowing leaves indicates over-watering or poor drainage. I recommend that you repot your plant in fresh soil after inspecting (and treating) the roots for root rot. More information on root rot can be found here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

    Your plant may be past the point of saving but this will give it its best shot for survival.

    For more information on dracaena plants, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 27, 2018
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    It is likely that they are staying wet for too long. This looks like the start of a fungal infection. I would recommend applying dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur to the soil. This will help kill off any infection.

    Let the soil dry out to down to about 2 or 3 inches before watering each time. This will help prevent future infection.

    This article will give you more information on the care of Dracaena in general. This is one of many types, and they can look very different, but they all have very similar care, as explained here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 30, 2018
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 26, 2018
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    It doesn't necessarily need it, but you can do this if you would like. Here is an article that will help you in transplanting larger houseplants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 21, 2019
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    There are some concerning markings on your plant.
    I would first isolate the plant from other plants.
    Check watering first; inconsistent watering and lack of humidity can cause leaf issues.
    They can also be sensitive to salts in water so water with distilled water or let the water sit out on the counter for 48 hours before using.
    This also could be leaf spot disease; either virus or bacteria.
    These articles will help you address the issues.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/how-to-grow-dracaena-corn-plant.htm

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