Dracaena has long ceased to be an exotic plant, because now it is found in the interior of many houses. It is believed that this flower is easy and simple to care for, but sometimes it also has problems. One of the most common is the appearance of yellow and dry leaves.
Changes in the appearance of the plant, including yellowing leaves, cannot be ignored. It is important to find out the cause and take action as soon as possible. Dracaena leaves turn yellow and fall off due to improper watering, drafts, spraying, etc.
Most often, the problem occurs due to irregular or excessive watering. If the clod of earth dries up, the roots of the plant suffer, over time, the leaves begin to react to the lack of moisture. With excessive watering, the situation is similar, but it is imperative to check and dry the root system and transplant the dracaena.
Another reason why the leaves turn yellow and dry is that the plant is standing in a draft. In this case, the flower does not dry out immediately, but after 10-14 days. The problem can also arise if the pot becomes small. After transplanting into a larger container and adding new potting mix, the plant stops suffering.
So that the leaves do not turn yellow and do not dry out, you need to remember that the plant loves light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. They can cause burns and discoloration of foliage. But do not worry if the lower leaves of the dracaena turn yellow. This is a natural process as the flower grows and develops.
The appearance of a plant can change not only due to improper care, but also due to diseases and pests. Often dracaena has to be protected from mealybugs, spider mites and scale insects.
Mealybugs and mites can be removed with a solution of water and laundry soap. Dracaena will be protected from the scabbard by a solution of actellik or any other insecticide.
If the leaves turn yellow at the edges and dry, you need to make sure that the care of the dracaena is correct, and the plant does not require transplantation and feeding. It is important to check that pests have not bred on the flower. It is necessary to find the cause of yellowness and drying as early as possible, otherwise the plant may die.
