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- Q.What Happened To My Dracaena? :( - Hello, I am very saddened by the sudden state of my dracaena. I've uploaded a picture of it in November ...
- Q.Variagated Dracaena, I Believe Looks Healthy But The Leaves Have A Series Of Bumps Like Nodulles On Them - I have only had it a month.
- Q.Dracaena Leaves Yellowing And Dropping At Alarming Rate! - I got two pairs of dracaena marginatas 3-4 weeks back, and one of them already died over a week ago ...
- Q.Can I Take More Than 1 Top Cutting At A Time From A Dracaena Deremensis? - I have the beautiful green leaves with white stripes and it is growing tall in its container and is an ...
- Q.Propagated Dragon Tree Drooping - I repotted my dragons tree due to the roots coming out the end of the pot. I attempted to propogate ...
- Q.My Plant Is Going Brown And Withering How Do I Save It - Plant withering and turning brown
- Q.What Makes Leaves Curl Under? - Not sure of what plant this is. I keep getting you emails.
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April 20, 2022Q.What Happened To My Dracaena? :(
Hello, I am very saddened by the sudden state of my dracaena. I've uploaded a picture of it in November 2020, notice how the leaves are all still pointing upward and strong. And then this year, all of a sudden, I notice some of its leaves looking so limp. Look at the picture of the two heads - the 'head' on the right compared to the one on the left. I've also added a close-up shot. I have noticed small white bugs that cluster together that LOOK like mealybugs, but much smaller. Like little white specks about 0.1mm long on some of the affected leaves and sprayed them with some Dr Gannick Scale Terminator...but the leaves still look like this. Can anyone please help? It pains me greatly to see my once beautiful dragon tree look like this now... Thank you in advance!
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I see signs of overwatering and being rootbound! Repotting into a slightly larger container and making sure that the soil dries pretty thoroughly, at least 3 or 4 inches down the container, between watering again can help. Be sure to give this plant some humidity in the form of spraying it if the air gets dry.
Feeding can help, but ultimately, it will be best to give it a little more room. If do you decide to feed, do so sparingly, and not very often.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/how-to-fertilize-dracaena-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-plant-irrigation.htm
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- Asked by
bettytherriauly on
July 20, 2022
Vancouver B.C.Q.Variagated Dracaena, I Believe Looks Healthy But The Leaves Have A Series Of Bumps Like Nodulles On Them
I have only had it a month.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. The first thing that comes to mind would be insect pests, such as scale.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-armored-scale.htm
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Anonymous on
August 28, 2022Q.Dracaena Leaves Yellowing And Dropping At Alarming Rate!
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...
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.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
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Anonymous on
October 7, 2022Q.Can I Take More Than 1 Top Cutting At A Time From A Dracaena deremensis?
I have the beautiful green leaves with white stripes and it is growing tall in its container and is an indoor plant in PA. It has grown well for several years. I use jojoba fertilizer sticks quarterly and it seems to be thriving as it is giving me new leaves, growing taller, and loses its bottom leaves. I would love to have more. Just wondering if I can do more than 1 top cutting at a time since there are several inches of "trunk." Also, I am not sure what the nodes look like, so want to make sure I get a couple to several of these if possible in a cutting to follow your directions properly. Thank you and I looking forward to hearing from you. I love the propagating, rooting of new plants!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 9, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/how-is-dracaena-propagated.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm
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Fairchild on
July 24, 2023
Spencer IA 51301Q.Propagated Dragon Tree Drooping
I repotted my dragons tree due to the roots coming out the end of the pot. I attempted to propogate it by cutting the top of one stem and use the soil method for the cutting. Both plants appear to be suffering the leaves are dropping rapidly from both plants. Is there any way I can prevent them both from dying?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 24, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This will require strict watering practices. The soil needs to remain slightly moist, and be free from fluoride. This will harm the plant, as it is sensitive. This is what I suspect is happening. Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dragon-tree-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
February 3, 2024Q.My Plant Is Going Brown And Withering How Do I Save It
Plant withering and turning brown
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 5, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Often, a plant that is withering and brown is overwatered. If you think that is the case, repotting quickly may save it. Use a clean container and fresh potting soil. Here is how:
If that is lucky bamboo that is growing in water it may need a clean container and fresh water. Bacteria can build up in the water so it needs to be changed every couple weeks. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lucky-bamboo/growing-lucky-bamboo-indoor.htm
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February 5, 2024Q.What Makes Leaves Curl Under?
Not sure of what plant this is. I keep getting you emails.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 5, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Leaves curl under for a variety of reasons including sucking insects such as aphids, moisture stress, disease, improper lighting, or too much heat. I believe you have a type of dracaena. These articles should help pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/curled-houseplant-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/different-dracaena-plants.htm
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