The most common cause of browning leaf tips among Dracaena plants is under-watering, or allowing your Dracaena to sit dry for extended periods of time. Water your Dracaena when the top 75% of the soil in the pot is dry. Soil should never be soggy or wet.
Should I cut dead leaves off Dracaena?
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.
Will Dracaena grow back?
Pruning dracaena plants produces a full, healthy plant, as two or more new branches, each with its own cluster of leaves, will soon appear. ... Here's some helpful tips on how to cut back a dracaena. The best time for pruning dracaena plants is when the plant is actively growing in spring and summer.Jun 11, 2021
How do you save a dying dracaena?
An easy fix is to move the plant away from the window exposing the leaves to direct sunlight, or filter sunlight by using a curtain or UV filtering window film. A related symptom of overexposure to direct sunlight is the leaves of the corn plant growing inward.Mar 8, 2021
How do I bring my dracaena back to life?
An easy fix is to move the plant away from the window exposing the leaves to direct sunlight, or filter sunlight by using a curtain or UV filtering window film. A related symptom of overexposure to direct sunlight is the leaves of the corn plant growing inward.Mar 8, 2021
How do you save a rotted Dracaena?
- Step 1: Rinse Out Your Roots. ...
- Step 2: Prune Back Rotted Roots. ...
- Step 3: Prune Back Any Rotted Stems or Leaves. ...
- Step 4: Disinfect or Replace Your Pot. ...
- Step 5: Replant Your Dracaena. ...
- Step 6: Don't Forget the Aftercare!