Anyone ever seen this before?
I can't figure this out for the life of me. This guy is 20 years old. I repotted for the old guy it literally had soil before I did it. I know it was going to take, but even the new leaves are having this issue. I thought it maybe the tap water, but idk #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #northtexasgreggang #plantaddict #newgrowth
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@A1duzit From the looks of it, those brown tips on the leaves might be pointing at a few possible culprits. While age does come with some quirks, let's see if we can crack the case together. First, let's consider the water quality. You mentioned tap water, and if it's high in fluoride or chlorine, it might not be a hit with your dracaena. Switching to distilled or filtered water could be a simple solution. Another possibility could be the humidity. Dracaenas appreciate a bit of moisture in the air. If the air in your home is on the dry side, especially during colder months when heating systems are running, your dracaena might be experiencing a touch of leaf dehydration. Lastly, it might be time to give your veteran plant a bit of a nutrient boost. Over time, the soil's nutrients can become depleted, especially in a well-loved, older plant. Try giving it a diluted liquid fertilizer to see if it perks up. Remember, detective work with plants can sometimes require a bit of trial and error. With some love, care, and a little bit of sleuthing, your dracaena might just get back to its thriving, non-mysterious self!
@A1duzit In addition to what @JungleDreamer said, the yellow halos could be indicating a bacterial problem. In that case, your new soil my have come with its own issues. You can add a bit (2tsp/gal) of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water with that. It will oxygenate the roots and help to sterilize the soil. You could also use a commercial fungicide like Captain Jack's with Copper.