Dracaena Tree?
Question:I have a Dracaena Tree (at least thats what I think it is) and I am wondering if there is any way to prevent the ends of the leafs from getting yellow/dead. someone told me to just cut off the parts that are yellow but it does no good because it just gets yellow again. I have it indoors and It hasnt really grown much and I have had it for a year (i might need to repot it?) anyway any help or tips on this plant would be appreciated. :0)
Answers:
Excessive drying out can cause brown tips and edges. Fluoride in the water can lead to tip burn.
Depending on the indoor environment watering should be weekly. Many people over water the plant keeping the soil soggy. Soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The soil should dry out between waterings. Excessive drying out can cause brown tips and edges. When watering use water that is at room temperature. City water should sit to allow chlorinating to evaporate. Fluoride in the water can lead to tip burn. Janet Craig is one variety that will tolerate considerable dryness BUT the plant should be relatively free of fertilizer, this can also lead to tip burn.
Light
Dracaenas will survive low interior light but would prefer bright filtered light. Position dracaenas near or opposite a curtained southern window. JPlants that have been acclimated for use indoors should NOT be placed in direct sun or it will sunburn.
You may be over watering. Also, do not move your plant from one location to another for this can be quite stressful for the plant. The plant may need iron.
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