The motherland of the exotic dracaena is Africa. Decorative, palm-like flower has long been chosen flower growers for home cultivation.
The plant is beautiful and not capricious, but sometimes beginning flower growers have problems with it. Let us consider in detail all the possible reasons why dracaena turns yellow and loses leaves.
Why do dracaena leaves turn yellow and fall down
There are several reasons for drapes to turn yellow and dry leaves. The natural cause of yellowing is the age of the plant, the leaves of the dracaena live for about two years, and then, starting from the tips, turn yellow. If the leaves of a young plant turn yellow or dry, you need to look for the cause.
Wrong watering
The basic rule of watering plants - do not fill, the soil between watering should dry out. In summer, the plant is watered from two to four times a week, in winter - no more than two times. In summer, the top layer of the soil should dry out well, in the winter - complete drying, check with a thin stick.
From excess moisture, the root system begins to rot, and dracaena turns yellow and dries. When watering, it is desirable to use separated water, and after it to loosen the soil for oxygen to the roots.
Important! If the room where dracaena is located often causes dry air, pamper the plant with a warm shower. During the procedure, pull a plastic bag over the pot so that the soil is covered from water, otherwise it can be washed away.
Non-compliance with temperature and humidity
Many lovers of flowerpots make a mistake when choosing a place for dratsy. Despite the fact that the guest comes from hot Africa, dry air is contraindicated to her. In no case should the pot with the plant be placed near the heating devices. It is this that becomes the primary cause for the dracaena to turn yellow and fall off.
Suitable temperature for drayseny - from 18 to 25 degrees. At low temperatures, it can get sick. Dracena loves soft, diffused light, in the winter she needs to provide additional lighting.
Humidity in the room where the plant is located, must be maintained at a sufficient level. To do this, you can use spraying, warm shower with room water.
The shower, except freshness, will wash away the dust from the leaves, but before putting the plant in place after the shower, make sure that there is no water left between the leaves - the dracaen yellow for this reason.
Insufficient plant nutrition
During the growth period, the plant needs nitrogen. In flower shops there are compositions suitable for leafy flowerpots with a high content of this element. Add the drug to the water when watering in the period from March to August.
During the growth period, the complex composition of the plant is well affected: ammonium sulphate (0.3 g), potassium nitrous (0.5 g), potassium phosphate (0.4 g). Components are mixed and diluted with a liter of water. This solution is most effective when spraying.
Available in stores fertilizer in the form of sticks, one such stick is enough for a long period. It should be stuck vertically into the soil and for a while forget about dressing.
For lush green mass of the plant, once every fourteen days, use a solution of nitroammofoski or organic infusions. Top dressing preventing darkening of the tips of the leaves, - drugs "Master" or "Stimulus", they are made every fourteen days.
In winter, when the air temperature in the room is 16-20 degrees, fertilizing is reduced to once a month. At the same time fertilize only the soil, foliar feeding is not used.
Attention! If your plant has been growing in the same soil for four years now, it is not at all surprising that the dracaena leaves turn yellow and dry, and new ones do not grow. Over time, salts accumulate in the ground, preventing useful substances and elements from reaching the flower. The plant needs to be transplanted into a new substrate.
Why do leaves appear on leaves
Spots on the leaves of the plant may indicate improper care or infection with diseases.
Did you know? The tribes of Africa have a legend about the appearance of draceni. In ancient times there lived a dragon who killed elephants, feeding on their blood. Once a wise old elephant joined the fight with a dragon, he fell on a monster and crushed him with his considerable weight. In the place where the blood of two animals mixed, dracaena grew. Her oily juice, or tar, is called dragon's blood.
Direct sunlight
Yellow spots on dracaenum - This is a sunburn, it appears if your plant is in direct sunlight. Carrying the pot on the balcony or loggia in the warm season, do not forget to priten it.
Signs of too bright lighting are the pale color of the leaves and the drying of the tips of the leaf plate. In summer, dracaenum often needs to be removed from hot places, overheating also affects the general condition of the plant.
Disease affliction
Dracaena is prone to diseases and pests. Bacterial rot leaves are affected, and high humidity and frequent watering contribute to the spread of the disease.
You need to know how to save dracaena, if the leaves turn yellow and dry due to illness. First of all, for prevention, add phosphorus and potassium for fertilizer. Reduce watering and insecticide treatment will help fight diseases.
If you suspect an attack of parasites (thrips, spider mites or shchitovki), remove the dracaena from other vases to avoid infection. Such pests will help fight pests: Iskra, Promonal and Aktellik.
The location of dracaena on draft
Spots of brown tint talk about freezing dracaena. The plant does not like temperature drops and drafts. It is not recommended to put the pot on the windowsill with a window opening for ventilation. Fresh air is good, but from a sudden change in temperature, the tips of the leaves will be covered with brown spots.
Make sure that the windows have good seals, often even modern plastic bags with a strong wind let cold air through. Frozen leaves can be saved by washing with warm water.
Why dracaena dries after transplanting
The plant can not be long in the same soil. The best option for good development would be a transplant every two to three years. Often, the plant begins to dry after changing the pot, it indicates that the procedure was incorrectly performed, it may have been picked up inappropriate soil or damaged root system.
Let's figure out how to properly carry out the process of transplanting plants. In order not to damage the roots of the dracaena, transplanted by its transshipment method. It is better to choose the soil for palm plants, it is good to add sand and charcoal. Remember, the soil for dracaena should be light, loose and not sour.
About two weeks after transplantation, the dracaena adapts to new conditions, and the leaves may turn yellow. In order to help the plant recover, spray a new eepine primer or colloidal iron.
Quite often, the dracaena is grown in water, but with a long stay in the aquatic environment near the dracaena the trunk turns yellow. Mineral substances are deposited on the walls of the container, which interfere with the proper development of the plant, in addition, the aquatic environment is favorable for the development of bacteria. Replant dragonza in the soil, attention and care will help her recover.
Interesting! Dracaena resin - "dragon's blood" is used in the manufacture of varnishes for dyeing metal surfaces, paints for fabrics. In cosmetology, hair dyes that have a rich golden sheen are produced. Dracaena juice is used as a raw material for some drugs and as a dye for alcoholic beverages.
Many pet owners are wondering about the venomous dragon. It is noticed that cats just love to chew the leaves of the plant. To worry about this is not worth it - there is no harm to either animals or people. A plant resembling a palm tree will be another exotic decoration for your home.
