Why are all my leaves turning brown?
Last watered 1 week ago
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Hi all! I have quite a few Dracaena, just not a Jenny Craig.. the *biggest* issue with these guys is water. They do not handle tap water well at all. I have gallon milk jugs and I put tap water in them and then let them sit for 24 hours. That allows the Chlorine, Flouride and salt to dissipate- which is hat caused my leaves to turn brown. Water with that- or you can buy Distilled water- or use Rainwater. Make sure you have a loser, chunky soil so the roots can get enough oxygen. Make sure your pot has drainage- that’s crucial- as no drainage means the roots are sitting in wet soil and that causes root rot. And when watering, make sure the soil is dry from top to bottom- before watering again (unless you live in Texas like me and your plants are out in the 100 degree heat, like mine are). Also- Dracaenas have thick roots that accumulate minerals, pushing them out to the ends of the leaves where they burn the tissue. These plants like humidity so if it’s dry- try a humidifier or pebble tray with water under the pot. I hope this helps!
