Brown spotting
#Dracaena we think we are watering it right, there's no direct sun and nonsign of pests. Thoughts on brown spots like these?
1ft to light, indirect
9” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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@UrbaneSunbright
It might be something fungal. A lot of times a brown spot with a yellow ring around it is a sign of a fungal infection.
It might be something fungal. A lot of times a brown spot with a yellow ring around it is a sign of a fungal infection.
I suspect Leaf Spot Disease which is a fungal infection. Immediately isolate the plant to avoid the chance of it spreading to other plants. Then, remove sll of the affected leaves. They are taking energy away from the plant which is needed for new growth.
While I haven’t tried it myself there is a homemade treatment you can try. Put 1-2 tablespoos of baking soda and a teaspoon or two of mineral oil in a spray bottle and fill it with water. Shake vigorously. Spray the plant thoroughly especially the underside of leaves and in any small areas where fungus may be growing. Do this every few days until the spots completely stop appearing. You can also use a commercially available fungicide.
Good luck! 🍀
While I haven’t tried it myself there is a homemade treatment you can try. Put 1-2 tablespoos of baking soda and a teaspoon or two of mineral oil in a spray bottle and fill it with water. Shake vigorously. Spray the plant thoroughly especially the underside of leaves and in any small areas where fungus may be growing. Do this every few days until the spots completely stop appearing. You can also use a commercially available fungicide.
Good luck! 🍀
@UrbaneSunbright Hello 👋 and welcome to Greg, Witti!
Immediately remove the affected leaves and isolate your Dracaena from your other plants for the time being. To treat Leaf Spot Disease, try this homemade remedy of putting a tablespoon or two of baking soda and a teaspoon or two of mineral oil in a spray bottle of water. Shake the solution well and then spray all areas of the plant that are infected with brown spots.
I suggest always removing the damaged area of a leaf or the complete leaf if entirely brown. Removal of the dead leaf or damaged areas helps the plant recover and look its best. You will need very sharp scissors or pruning shears.
Instructions for proper removal of damaged or dead leaves:
Trim off brown leaf tips or spots with clean shears. Cut off only the damaged tips or spots leaving a tiny margin of brown so not to damage the remaining healthy foliage on the plant.
If the entire leaf has turned brown, remove individual leaves at their base. Pull the leaf gently; it may come off on its own. If the leaf doesn’t separate with gentle pulling, snip through the stem with clean shears.
Immediately remove the affected leaves and isolate your Dracaena from your other plants for the time being. To treat Leaf Spot Disease, try this homemade remedy of putting a tablespoon or two of baking soda and a teaspoon or two of mineral oil in a spray bottle of water. Shake the solution well and then spray all areas of the plant that are infected with brown spots.
I suggest always removing the damaged area of a leaf or the complete leaf if entirely brown. Removal of the dead leaf or damaged areas helps the plant recover and look its best. You will need very sharp scissors or pruning shears.
Instructions for proper removal of damaged or dead leaves:
Trim off brown leaf tips or spots with clean shears. Cut off only the damaged tips or spots leaving a tiny margin of brown so not to damage the remaining healthy foliage on the plant.
If the entire leaf has turned brown, remove individual leaves at their base. Pull the leaf gently; it may come off on its own. If the leaf doesn’t separate with gentle pulling, snip through the stem with clean shears.