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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 21, 2021
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    These two look like they will be able to be saved! Just cut away the old stem, since it is likely dead. New growth will take over, and will likely result in a bushier plant.

    This collection of articles will help you to grow Dracaenas:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena

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    BushDoctor on
    August 30, 2021
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    This will be 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, that is when you will want to water again. This will appreciate being 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

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    ma_yuraa on
    August 30, 2021
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    Thank you so much for the valuable advice!

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 18, 2021
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    This is a Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar,' a lovely plant for indoors or outside in zones 9 and above.

    https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/triostar-stromanthe.html
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/stromanthe-plants/growing-stromanthe-triostar.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 24, 2021
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    It is likely mealybugs. Here is how to control them:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 25, 2021
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    Do you mean the indoors houseplant called corn plant? Yes, you can try to root it. Here is how:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/how-is-dracaena-propagated.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    December 13, 2021
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    Dracaena have specific cultural needs and those are usually its downfall rather than disease. For one thing, they are very sensitive to fluoridated water, so distilled water is best. Keeping the soil pH in an acidic level (6.0 to 6.5) can help prevent fluoride damage. Avoid fertilizer with superphosphate because it contains fluorine.

    Light should be bright but indirect. Direct sunlight can cause scorched areas on the plant.

    Also, overwatering or poor drainage can be a problem. When you say you feel dead tissue, if it's soft, you may have soft rot going on, which is not treatable.

    Here is more:

    https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/dracaena/

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/common-dracaena-problems.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/treating-diseases-of-dracaena.htm

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