What are these yellow spots on my Dracaena?
These spots have been here for a couple months; isolated to the underside of just some leaves. The spots seem to be spreading. I re-potted yesterday into a larger pot with fresh soil, plant food, and a larger more robust stake. #HappyPlants #GregGang #Dracaena #NewGrowth
2ft to light, indirect
16β pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Welcome to Greg, Matthew. Yellow spots on your dracaena can be a few different issues: a watering issue or lack of light. οΏΌ
Is your plant really 16 feet away from the nearest source of light? οΏΌ
When it comes to watering, these plants do not like tapwater. They prefer to have rain water or distilled water. οΏΌ The chemicals in tap water can definitely cause spots on leaves.
The spots will never go away, BUT over time, the new growth will help you forget about it.
Is your plant really 16 feet away from the nearest source of light? οΏΌ
When it comes to watering, these plants do not like tapwater. They prefer to have rain water or distilled water. οΏΌ The chemicals in tap water can definitely cause spots on leaves.
The spots will never go away, BUT over time, the new growth will help you forget about it.
@sarahsalith Hi Sarah! Yes, this corn plant lives in the far corner of my living room, which is a huge open space with two massive south windows and a large west window, so thereβs a lot of indirect light in the space, but maybe not enoughβ¦ I also am guilty of using tap water. I will get distilled and try that.
@PopularRimu if you have a fish tank or access to rainwater, those are good options. Even getting the chemicals that make water safe for fish will make your plant happier. (:
@PopularRimu Hello π and welcome to Greg, Matthew! My Cornstalk Dracaena is only 6 inches from a window.
This could be a watering and light problem. When watering, try not to use tap water. It is often treated with chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine. Dracaenas are sensitive to both of these chemicals.
Itβs best to use distilled water, rainwater or bottled water.
You can use tap water, but let it sit out in the open air for one or two days before using it. This will allow the chemicals to dissipate.
Dracaena is especially sensitive to fluoride.
If your tap water is treated with fluoride, it will buildup in the soil and begin to poison your plant. When this happens, the leaves will begin to turn yellow and tips to brown.
If the problem is not addressed, the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die.
If you suspect your plant is having a build up of fluoride in the soil, you should:
Flush the soil with clean water and allow the excess water to drain
Another option (not one we recommend) is to repot the plant using fresh soil.
Water with rainwater, bottled water or distilled water from here on out.
This could be a watering and light problem. When watering, try not to use tap water. It is often treated with chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine. Dracaenas are sensitive to both of these chemicals.
Itβs best to use distilled water, rainwater or bottled water.
You can use tap water, but let it sit out in the open air for one or two days before using it. This will allow the chemicals to dissipate.
Dracaena is especially sensitive to fluoride.
If your tap water is treated with fluoride, it will buildup in the soil and begin to poison your plant. When this happens, the leaves will begin to turn yellow and tips to brown.
If the problem is not addressed, the leaves will turn brown and the plant will die.
If you suspect your plant is having a build up of fluoride in the soil, you should:
Flush the soil with clean water and allow the excess water to drain
Another option (not one we recommend) is to repot the plant using fresh soil.
Water with rainwater, bottled water or distilled water from here on out.
@PopularRimu I only wished you got better lighting in that area. Itβs placed beautifully. Another option is putting a grow light in your lamp. See picture I posted.
