Monday, May 11, 2009

Dracaena plant shedding too many leaves?

I have had the plant for 3 years and so far it has always been thriving. Recently though it has started to turn leaves yellow and they eventually fall off, around two a day! Please advise if you know what the problem might be. THX

Dracaena plant shedding too many leaves?
several things out grown its pot. look for insects, needs other nutrients. if its inside place in a low light outside this will help in a lot of ways. Fresh air and new light source is also good. plus this will help to wash of dust . they have pours like us too just give it some time .
Reply:have you moved your draceana plant around the house recently? the dracaena plant likes to be in the same place all the time, also out af draughts.many years ago i had one in my office for some years and during that time it grew about two feet. I finaly took it home and it imediatly started dropping leaves as yours is doing. usualy as the new growth apears a few of the older leaves will go but not to many at a time.
Reply:I think they need repotting
Reply:Sounds like you may have a vine weevil problem. Carefully remove the plant from the pot and check the roots for damage. Look for vine weevil grubs - they are like fat white maggots with dark heads. If you find these, kill them and re-pot in fresh compost.
Reply:A very good source for your plant.. Hope you check it out.
Reply:the advise that seems to mark the problem is to much water, alot of plants dont like sitting in water, just water it from the top and enough to moisten the soil, I also just the Jobs fertilize spikes in my plants every three month, if you have moved the plant in a different location. it also might not get enough light as before
Reply:Try repotting it and adding fertiliser.


Also, try not to water the plant unless you have touched the soil first; leaves can go yellow if the roots are too dry or wet. Only water if it is starting to get dry.


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