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Dracaena: brown tips and steady care

Dracaena. Brown tips can reflect dry air, salt buildup, uneven watering or root stress.

Dracaena

Light

Bright to medium indirect light; variegated forms need more light.

Watering

Water after the surface dries and never leave the pot standing in water.

Soil

A light, free-draining houseplant mix.

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Care over time

Through the seasons

Keep it away from heated airflow and allow longer drying in winter.

Growth and maintenance

Leggy canes can be renewed by pruning during active growth.

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A simple care routine for Dracaena

  1. 1

    Check the available light and moisture below the surface.

  2. 2

    Judge improvement by new leaves and reduce fertilizer if salts collect on the mix.

  3. 3

    Track new growth and change only one condition at a time.

Observation

Changes worth checking

  • New tips turning brown
  • A soft cane
  • Variegation fading
Important

Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and soil. Treat any interval as a reminder to check, not an automatic watering day.

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Sources and further reading: University of Illinois Extension: houseplant care

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