Happy Plant | How to fix 5 common issues | Dracaena Fragrans Massangeana Corn/Dragon Plant Care Tips

[@lindaphanoraj5042]

Great tips, James! I've been nurturing my happy plant as of late and this vid came in good timing. I have been trying to find out the cause of the leaves yellowing and browning all the time and watching your vid, it is possible that it's due to excessive temperature. This Winter the whole family have had to wfh and I'm guilty of turning the AC on often and I believe the heat circulates well around the location of my happy plant. I'll be sure to do something about that. Love your vids, James! Keep making them :)

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Linda - thanks so much for commenting and happy (pun-intended) to hear that it came at great timing! The situation you described is definitely the same in my household during this winter - I turn on the heater, then open the door - resulting in constant temperature fluctations. Spring is coming and we'll get some more comfortable temperatures for ourselves and our plants and your happy plant should bounce back pretty quickly in no time! Really appreciate the support :)

[@lindaphanoraj5042]

@@simpleplantycan't wait for warmer weather! :)

[@simpleplanty]

@@lindaphanoraj5042 same here, only 3 more weeks to go!!!

[@rachelkutz5157]

I was gifted a 30 year old happy plant and have been looking for tips to keep her happy and thriving since she is so old! Thank you so much for all the great advice, she just started blooming for us!

[@simpleplanty]

So glad to hear! By blooming, is it producing flowers for you? If it is, it's extremely happy in your care 😊🌱

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

The honeymoon'll be over fast on that. It's EXTREMELY overpowering and it drips very sticky sap. Lol

[@tinatacklesit1448]

Amateur houseplant grower here. I have so much to learn and look forward to go through your videos and seeing more! NEW subscriber here...

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Tina! All are welcome here - I also still have a lot to learn too! Thankyou for subscribing and I look forward to your houseplant journey 😊🌱

[@atherisGAY]

I was gifted a dying one by my sister three years ago. I put well draining soil in because it had root rot but later pretty much gave it up and stuffed it into my UNHEATED sun room for a year because it looked like shit... and it survived a winter and suddenly it thrived. It grew new leaves and started to bloom and the perfume overtook the whole sunroom. I have never seen such a resilient plant. I took her back inside to my other indoor plants and she will always have a special spot in my heart. Came back from the death and blessed me with the most amazing bloom. Right now it's starting to bloom again, two years later!!! I can't wait for the lovely smell.

[@simpleplanty]

Sounds like you have quite the green thumb if you knew to change it to well draining soil! Plants are so surprisingly resilient, huh? I am envious that you have gotten yours to bloom - I gifted my friend one for her birthday and it has also bloomed, which is awesome!! All the best with your plant care ☺️

[@atherisGAY]

@Simple Plantation It seems to flower after being distressed a bit, when repotted or their environment changed. At least this is what I've heard and experienced. I changed her spot and put up a new grow light over her a month ago and immediately after it started a flower stalk! I know they are very irregular bloomers so I was very surprised too. I guess it really is just luck 😭 I hope yours blooms soon!!

[@simpleplanty]

@@atherisGAY my friend sent me a photo immediately after it bloomed, it was a really long stalk and she was so happy! It definitely means you both are extremely lucky ☺️

[@ubehappy395]

Hi from Melbourne, Australia. This was a good video. My mum gave me a happy plant and she says that when it blooms flower it is considered good luck in your home or business.

[@simpleplanty]

@@ubehappy395 hello neighbour!! I gifted my friend one and it bloomed as well - as your mum said, it’s considered good luck if they do. I haven’t even managed to get mine to bloom 😂 lucky you!

[@natalie8517]

Oh the end of the video is hilarious! Thank you so much for the amazing plant tips 🙂

[@simpleplanty]

No worries, Natalie! Glad I could help and thanks for watching til the end 😊🌱

[@whattheysayk9558]

I randomly got this plant two years ago because I thought it looked dope and it spoke to me I never knew it was called a happy plant

[@renner804]

I'm so happy I found this!!! Thank you for reassurance that my happy plant is kinda okay if browning. I definitely had him in too much sunlight though. I just subscribed and about to watch more of your videos.

[@simpleplanty]

No worries, I’m glad you found it useful and thankyou so much for subscribing! My tips have browned over time but they have gotten better - doesn’t necessarily mean your plant is dying hehe they’re pretty sturdy plants and even after weeks of neglect mine has still held on pretty fine! Hope that helps ☺️🍀

[@ooopticnerveee]

Ah, now I see everything I've been doing to make it thrive was killing it faster 😂 just moved it to a different spot so hopefully it'll do better now. Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@simpleplanty]

@@ooopticnerveee 😅😅😅 I wonder what you were doing to attempt to make it thrive was killing it faster! No worries, hopefully it adapts well and thrives in its new place - all the best and hope it helped ☺️🍀

[@ooopticnerveee]

@@simpleplanty Haha, I put it in my brightest, hottest, indoor space AND supplemented with a grow light when it started looking worse. Surely it will recover faster without such nonsense 😁

[@simpleplanty]

@@ooopticnerveee ok that definitely was too much 😂 you probably just needed to stop the grow light and could probably do fine in the bright spot. All the best with it ☺️🍀

[@missa6782]

I wish everything back to normal in Sydney keepsafe always! Anyway very useful tips. I try to grow mine from cuttings couple months ago but the leaves start to turn yellow and brown and start losing the leaves. But I moved it where is bright light and thanks God start to grow more new leaves now and looks so happy now😊 looking forward for more videos Godbless!

[@simpleplanty]

Thankyou for watching, as always! Really appreciate the support - I can't wait until lockdown is over to film some videos for you outside at the nursery and parks ☺️ Nice one! You already knew what to do but moving to brighter light - exactly what I did ☺️ Hope you are keeping safe, as always!

[@nlfhtf4032]

Thanks for your video. Please also mention that what you mean by too much/less watering/nutrient.

[@simpleplanty]

@@nlfhtf4032 thanks for watching - hope that it helped in some way! Generally speaking, they are easy to care for where even if you forget to water them once in awhile, they will still do fine. Just ensure that you are not applying too much liquid fertiliser in your usual schedule across plants, and it will do well. Hope that clarifies!

[@nlfhtf4032]

@@simpleplanty thanks for your reply. generally speaking, is it enough to water them twice a week and fertilizer once a month?

[@simpleplanty]

@@nlfhtf4032 depends on what climate and location you are in but I generally water mine once every 2 weeks 😅 I’m not in a tropical/humid climate - key is also your watering technique and ensuring the substrate is completely saturated each time and excess is drained. Fertiliser once a month sounds like a good idea (and cut back during winter season)

[@DavidButler-ox4bv]

I've just rescued one of these from the garbage room of my apartment block, looks like it hasn't been watered since Covid started and it's a very UN happy plant. I stripped off all the sick and dead leaves so the trunk is now very bare, but I'm thinking about cutting it back and using that bare stem with the growth at the top to start a new plant. Fingers crossed!

[@simpleplanty]

Nice work on saving that UNhappy plant 😊 I'd love to hear how it goes - although, I feel like they're notoriously slow growers, so give it some patience and you'll be rewarded 🤣

[@DavidButler-ox4bv]

I should have sent you a photo of it when I found it - leaves all ripped and ragged, huge burn marks everywhere and 3/4 of the leaves dead and shrivelled up. I've done a cosmetic makeover with scissors and cut off all the ripped ends into the shape of a leaf - hope that works!

[@simpleplanty]

@@DavidButler-ox4bv sounds like a great project!!! I also revel in giving plant makeovers too - and seeing them grow is just so rewarding! 😊🌱

[@DavidButler-ox4bv]

@@simpleplanty hey this is a bit random but have you head of lapageria, the national flower of Chile? It's a climber, I've got one in a large pot inside with dappled sun, living happily on a climbing obelisk. Very tough and the flowers are absolutely beautiful. Can't send you a photo here but Google it... if you're interested I can send you the details of the guy in Australia I ordered it from online. :-)

[@simpleplanty]

@@DavidButler-ox4bv I hadn't heard of it until you mentioned it, but just googled it and wow! Beautiful species - unfortunately, I'm encountering a lot of space issues and can hardly fit anymore! Thanks for sharing, though ☺️🌱

[@flowersbeyond7381]

I just inherited one of these! Thanks for the video. Watching from ohio.

[@simpleplanty]

No worries - they should be extremely easy to care for and a great addition for your home. Good luck 😊🌱

[@TarotandWitchery]

Best video I found yet!

[@simpleplanty]

Thankyou so much, you're too kind! I hope it helped ☺️🌱

[@danielaa4027]

Ooop! Put my new one in my balcony 🥲 no wonder it was browning. Too much light 😢 very informative video thank you so much

[@simpleplanty]

No worries at all! I assume you get a lot of sun on your balcony? Might be a little too much 😅 glad I could help ☺️🍀

[@Igobrunette]

My plant is getting dark, brown, and curling leafs. I just got it. I have tried everything. I will give her some time and see how she adapts to the new home and the repotting.

[@simpleplanty]

You got this 💪 your plant is highly likely still adjusting after a repot - give it a little more time and just make sure not to over water ☺️

[@ngng9113]

Hi James, very informative video. Any issue on pest about this plant?

[@simpleplanty]

No worries, at all! When growing indoors, your typical pests can still apply - personally I had quite an issue with fungus gnats on my happy plant, but I managed to keep them at bay. Hope that helps! ☺️

[@Neyobe]

Ty! I just watered my draceana lemon lime since it had leaf twist!

[@simpleplanty]

No worries - careful not to overwater! ☺️🌱

[@tangiwaineedham8781]

hahahahahaha, not only are you cute and love plants. But you are also funny and have a great personality. keep up the good work.

[@simpleplanty]

Appreciate the kind words, thankyou so much for watching! Hopefully I can continue to entertain you in the future ☺️🌿

[@AngelReyes-fu9xv]

I have three of these trees one of them is growing extremely well another one does not have any leaves on it at all it's just a stump and the other one my third one is about to be just a stump I don't know what I'm doing wrong with it I'm watering it good I'm making sure that all the water dries up before a water again I'm giving it sunlight I don't really know what I'm doing wrong with it but if it's just a stump will the leaves grow back on it I checked the roots on the bottom they're perfect there's just no leaves on one of them and like I said the other one is about to not have any leaves on it.

[@simpleplanty]

It does sound like you’re doing the right thing from your message / do you ever apply liquid fertiliser to your waterings? Stumps do eventually evolve over time and can grow back the leaves - so maybe give it a bit of patience and it will get there ☺️

[@AngelReyes-fu9xv]

@@simpleplanty no I do not what type of liquid fertilizer do I need to get where can I use any fertilizer?

[@simpleplanty]

@@AngelReyes-fu9xv basically any fertiliser that has NPK in it will do well. NPK stands for nitrogen phosphorus and potassium which will give your plants a boost! You can get them at nurseries and hardware stores and they are added to your water when you are watering your plants ☺️

[@AngelReyes-fu9xv]

@@simpleplanty thank you.

[@simpleplanty]

@@AngelReyes-fu9xv no worries ☺️

[@magentamagenta1274]

Hi, thanks for the informative video, my question is do you know how to get the trunk to grow an off shoot as one of my trunks hasn’t got any off shoots growing but seems healthy, I have three trunks in the same pot. I wondered if I gave it a light score with a sharp knife if that would initiate growth? Please advise?

[@simpleplanty]

Hello! Thanks for your message! I've personally not tried this method myself, but there are articles out there that describe cutting the head completely off to encourage more branching (ie. thehealthyhouseplant.com/how-to-encourage-your-dracaena-to-branch-and-grow-bushier/) or notching (which doesn't seem to have as much of an affect). I do think it's relatively safe to try - plants will recover and grow back 😊🌱 hope that helps!

[@magentamagenta1274]

Thank you, yes I agree and I have nothing to loose I bought two huge plants on clearance in Bunnings but one of the plants has die back from overwatering or sun burn and this one has one naked trunk :) luckily I like to nurse sick plants and give them lots of tlc, hugs and kisses. They are all my best friends and they don’t answer back :) 🥰

[@simpleplanty]

@@magentamagenta1274 oh amazing! I hope Bunnings have some great black friday sales - my favourite place to buy plants 😊 you are such a gem to nurse sick plants - they definitely love you for it! 🌱

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Sun burn looks like stripes on these. Ime/o. One of mine I've had since 1997.

[@kimfletcher584]

Great video!!! Thank you so much!!

[@simpleplanty]

No worries Kim, thankyou for watching 😊🌱

[@small3687]

I've got one stalk that has lost everything on branch and I am wondering if that branch is lost or if leaves will grow again. It had a little bud and I accidently popped it off when trying to remove dead leaves. I feel bad now for that.

[@simpleplanty]

Hello! Thanks for reaching out - have hope and give it some time, it may surprise you and grow back. Don't feel bad - when pruning and maintaining plants, I've had many accidents and they usually just bounce/grow back, so not to worry 😊🌱

[@joeny1980]

It's a strange plant for sure. I bought this at least three years ago. Never fertilized, never repotted, water it maybe once a month. I've legitimately double checked if it was a fake plant. I've never seen it change, never droops, never drops a leaf, also never grows, looks identical to the day I got it. Every few months I might notice a brown leaf at the base on the inside of the plant.

[@simpleplanty]

Funnily enough I can relate to this exact experience - I have not repot it for more than a year now and stopped fertilising and water it when I remember (oops 🤣) and it literally looks the same with no new growth, never drops a leaf and looks the same! Super low maintenance ☺️🌱

[@joeny1980]

@@simpleplanty:) I suppose it's a good problem to have. I have a rubber tree that if you look at it wrong it drops a leaf.

[@simpleplanty]

@@joeny1980 definitely a great problem to have! Ah the finnicky ficus' - I find once you get into a regular habit with them, they do well! 😊🌱

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I've had mine (Robert. Of course) since 1997. It was 2.5 feet then, it's now about 7 feet tall. Dogs chomp on it. It makes them horf, but they don't die. It doesn't like to be moves, I found out. I replanted it maybe 2-3 times that WHOLE time.

[@crylas3637]

Omgosh I’m in the same boat. I’m about to have a month of having it and I’m checking it every day to see if it needs watering but the soil is still moist!!

[@elfling1362]

How do you mean leaf splitting…like the leaves split in half?? You show a striped leaf,is that splitting? Because mine is what i thought was like a variegated type..its dark green with white/yellow stripes…its healthy…or is it not variegated?

[@simpleplanty]

I have noticed 'splitting' cosmetically where the leave is visibly split in half straight down the middle (but not all the way). They do have white/yellow strips, depending on the species - so not to worry! hope that helps ☺

[@yukiwardrobe]

Thanks for sharing. What do I do if the dracaena fragrans heads dropped off few stalks, will they grow back or how to urge the heads to grow back on those empty heads ?

[@simpleplanty]

Thanks for watching! I'm not sure what you mean - are all the leaves dropping off completely? Happy to help if you can provide some more detail 😊

[@JeffreyBellmore]

Hi, is it normal for the original trunk to start to get cloudy over time? When I bought my plant it was green but now 2 years after it is starting to get cloudy. The Branch attached is still bright green!

[@simpleplanty]

Hey Jeffrey - I hope I’m interpreting your question right by when you mean ‘cloudy’ that the original trunk starts looking a little more ‘dull’ in colour, I would say so! I’ve had mine for 4 years now and noticed that, but as long as it’s still giving you some good growth, then all fine ☺️ hope that helps!

[@donvietnguyen]

Great tips! I think I got a jade jewel from Trader Joe’s and some of the leaves are split. What do I do with those split leaves? Do I cut them off and how do I go about doing that? Thank you!

[@simpleplanty]

Hey Don! Thanks for watching and hope that it helped! I tend to just leave my split leaves (doesn't really bother me) but you could definitely just prune those back if you don't like them. I'd just cut them as close to the centre to remove the leaf entirely, but I've also just made smaller cuts to remove yellowing/brown edges. Entirely up to you 😊🌱

[@donvietnguyen]

@@simpleplanty Thank you so much!

[@simpleplanty]

@@donvietnguyen no worries, Don! 😊

[@user-vg9bf8eh9c]

Hi-- quick question. So if my leaves on my dracaena are splitting... The only thing I should do is monitor the water and move it to an area that it wouldn't be touched so often? Is there anything else I should do?

[@simpleplanty]

Hiya! Sounds like a great start - also, check your lighting conditions to ensure that it’s getting enough ☺️ hope that helps!

[@lanaone5516]

I bought a draceana cheap locally a few weeks ago, say, 4 weeks ago. It has 4 stems in one pot however, it seems one stem has long ago died as it is quite black. It was generally healthy with beautiful variegation but did have a few small brown tips, that's all. I brought it home and put it in my windowless bathroom and have watered it once with filtered tap water (Brita filter, not knowing how sensitive it was to tap water). Since then, it has continued to have yellow leaves (smaller leaves at the bottom) as well as leaves dotted with brown/yellow tips and brown and yellow spots throughout. I've not watered it at all since. Help! What can I do to save it? I've now moved it to my fairly dark living room but it has 2 windows which a lot of light comes in but it's not getting happier.

[@simpleplanty]

@@lanaone5516 hiya! Could you tell me how much time between waterings initially when you had it in the windowless bathroom? As much as they do ok in low light, if there’s no light then sounds a little problematic. For now you’ve already moved it to a place with more light so it’ll just need some time and patience to adapt - I would make sure the next time that you water it, that it is indeed in need by checking the soil with your finger and wait until it’s dry before you do so. Hope that helps!

[@lanaone5516]

@@simpleplanty Thanks for your reply :) I only watered it once, probably 1.5 weeks after I bought it and haven't watered since (probably about 3 weeks now). It's mainly the smaller bottom leaves that are yellowing but the brown spots are in the leaves mid way. The top leaves of each stump seem pretty happy and green? No brown tips there. I was thinking I will just repot now that it's Spring basically in Sydney, and get better draining soil and remove the dead stump if I can. I'll make sure to have a regular watering schedule too. Any suggestions to help it not die? Thank you x

[@simpleplanty]

@@lanaone5516 oh you’re in Sydney! It’s also winter and since you just got it it’s also acclimating - so give it some time, spring is almost here too ☺️ you definitely can prune down those leaves and 1.5 weeks in between doesn’t sound too frequent and fine at all high level. I think right now it just needs some time acclimating to the new spot that you’ve put it, so keep up the maintenance and less is probably more at this stage to keep it happy. 😊

[@lanaone5516]

@@simpleplanty Thank you 🙏 There are just so many new yellow leaves each day, should I remove them? Should I remove the ones with brown spots? If I remove a lot of the yellow ones, it will look pretty naked. Do you think I should repot once it is a bit warmer or just stop worrying for now? Thank you thank you!

[@simpleplanty]

@@lanaone5516 you can safely prune the yellow ones off since there’s not much point keeping them so that it can divert its energy somewhere else (such as growing new leaves). Could you describe a bit more on the browning? I probably would wait a couple more weeks before repotting to give it the best chance during spring, since that’s when the plant is its strongest ☺️

[@lydiab.2972]

My happy plant is just one tall thin stem with lots of leaves all the way to the top - about 6 feet tall - she leans against a wall and has a brick at her base to keep her upright. There’s barely any bark on her base and I’ve been growing her from a tiny little sapling for about 5 years. I’m realizing maybe I should have cut it to develop a stem? What should I do?

[@simpleplanty]

Hey there! 5 years is a long while! Have you been periodically changing the soil over the years to give it a refresh? Over time it’s a matter of personal preference on pruning it, so it gives it a chance to generate new leaves as well as propagation. Otherwise, there’s no harm on just enjoying it as it is ☺️🍀

[@lydiab.2972]

Thanks for responding! Yes I do soil changes every now and then but I have worried about a nutrient issue because I don’t use fertilizer - besides the stem being tall and spindly she is very full and the leaves have never had an issue with turning brown or splitting. This is good info to have!

[@simpleplanty]

@@lydiab.2972 no worries, why not get a bottle of liquid fertiliser and adding it into your substrate periodically? Should be ok from the sounds of it!

[@simpleplanty]

also make sure if you do that it’s got ‘NPK’ in it ☺️

[@be5952]

Thank you for your informative, charmingly presented videos :) Good advice, clearly presented. And now, I have to figure out how to actually *listen* to your future videos, instead of constantly being distracted, thinking _"...I wonder what he looks like in a swimsuit?...."_ And yes, yes I can be this shallow. _~turns face away embarrassedly~_

[@simpleplanty]

Thankyou so much, I'm really glad it was useful and informative! 🙊 I'm normally quite shy to be in a swimsuit, expect to see a whale if you ever saw me in one 😂

[@tamishamays8741]

Thank you very helpful

[@simpleplanty]

No worries, hope that I was able to help! ☺️🍀

[@LissFitReal]

Hi thank you! What do you mean with “bright indirect light?

[@simpleplanty]

I know it can be tricky understanding! Basically bright direct light is when the sun shines *directly* onto your plants (so say you were sitting where your plant was and looking out the window/door, the sun would be in view) whereas bright *indirect* is when the sun is out but its not *in view* or shining *direct*. I found this diagram in this video simplifies and explains this well, which should help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ-UooJ4hM6DhMU

[@LissFitReal]

@@simpleplanty thank you so much! I bought one corn or happy tree plant but my apartment is mostly dark. No sun shine just the living room has a balcony but still I need a little bit of light. Do you think is enough? Or should I return it 😢

[@simpleplanty]

@@LissFitReal No worries - actually, my happy tree plant was fine in low light and its similar setup to yours - my balcony is quite large so the sun has to travel quite a large distance in my living room. I think you will be okay - just make sure you set your expectations that it will grow very slowly, if not at all!

[@LissFitReal]

@@simpleplanty thank you so much! I decided to keep it and see how it goes. Is my first plant ever 😊 thank you so much for answer and helping me

[@simpleplanty]

@@LissFitReal no worries at all - super happy to help! Feel free to message if you ever have any questions. Will help as best I can 🤗 stay safe!

[@johnvan847]

So helpful! Just got one recently from Flower Power

[@simpleplanty]

Amazing John! Super excited for you - Did you get a nice Strelitzia Nicolai? Hope this video helped ☺️🌱

[@thrwyrndm760]

Hi, I have a small one but the leaves are droopy and has turned yellow. The others are yellow with brown tips. The base of the leaves (where it connects to the trunk) are all brown. The trunk's skin is like detaching from itself too and feels hollow. It's currently sitting beside a window but doesn't get direct sunlight. I live in an apartment and keep the temp at around 25°. I don't know what to do. I don't want it to die. T.T

[@simpleplanty]

Hello! May I know how often you are watering your plant - I am suspecting from the amount of yellowing and browning that it could be from overwatering and root rot. Not to worry, we can save it! 💪

[@thrwyrndm760]

@@simpleplanty I water them once a week using distilled water then I went for a vacation for a week and came back just right in time for the water schedule but two small stalks were dead already.

[@simpleplanty]

@@thrwyrndm760 oh dear, do you have any of the leaves or plant left still surviving?

[@SynthiaEl]

I just bought my plant today. Do I need to repot it asap?

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Cynthia - I tend to give it some adjustment time before repotting and in my opinion not absolutely necessary to do it straight away, but you could if you wanted to 😊🌱

[@SynthiaEl]

@@simpleplanty Thank you.

[@simpleplanty]

@@SynthiaEl No worries 😊🌱

[@sansonkrylow1997]

hey any information on the dracaena mottle disease?

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Sanson - this is a pretty good resource if you wanted to read a bit more: plantophiles.com/plant-care/mosaic-virus-symptoms-and-treatments/ I've been lucky to not have encountered it across my plant collection, but the summary is that you would usually have to get rid of the plant (or at least try to trim the affected leaves and isolate to prevent the spread). Hope that helps! 😊🌱

[@crw7796]

Thank you!

[@simpleplanty]

No worries, hope that it helped! ☺️🌱

[@PlantNerdLady]

My Dracaena got to over 7ft tall! It started off pretty small. It's an easy plant but the leave do get dusty.

[@simpleplanty]

That’s freaking amazing!!! I’m still waiting for mine to one day be 7ft tall 😂 sounds like you are doing an AMAZING job!!

[@musclemaknae9742]

I have one thats similar to this im pretty sure its the same, its a safe distance from my window and gets some sunrise light, its dark green with yellow streaks in the middle but the leaves are up right, but droopy and the edges are very wavy idk if that is normal, and i have brown the ends of some leaves are ripped. The soil is mostly damp bcos of watering.. I think i need to get new soil, and what kind of water should i use- im using tap water which i think is bad 😭

[@simpleplanty]

☺ thanks for watching! You've come to the right place - it does sound like your soil could retain a little bit too much moisture (if you're mentioning that it is always damp). I usually add a bit of other things into my mix such as perlite/charcoal so that it creates spaces for the roots to breathe, which also prevents it from overwatering. Regarding tap water, to be honest, I think it's completely fine - I think I made the mistake of spoiling my plants with filtered water, then switched to tap and I did notice that they caused a bit of drama; after time, they just got used to it. Do it for the convenience! Hope that helps.

[@musclemaknae9742]

@@simpleplanty Thank you for the advice ill be sure to try it i have a tendency to over water mine too but ill try not to

[@simpleplanty]

@@musclemaknae9742 no worries, try to space out the time between waterings - I actually purposely water my dracaena the least out of all my plants (sometimes up to 3 weeks!) and it's doing fine. They're super low maintenance.

[@musclemaknae9742]

@@simpleplanty okay 😄 i'll try that, thank you

[@simpleplanty]

@@musclemaknae9742 all good! I mean everyone’s environment will be different, so 3 weeks may be too long in your home and it may do harm than good - just check the soil with your finger before you water next to gauge ☺️

[@ameliachiles9181]

How and when do you propagate this plant? Do i just cut the trunk in half??

[@simpleplanty]

I have read this can be done successfully by air layering or via stem cuttings. The best place to cut is just below a leaf node and for the cutting to have at least two sets of leaves. This will give your cutting the best chance of taking off! I haven’t done this myself, but would love to hear how you go ☺️

[@Flikkey]

I‘m finding my plant is growing leaves all on one side and leaning from the weight. I tried rotating the pot so the leaves are against the wall for a hear but it kinda made it worse. 🙁 not sure about testing out a better spot because my whole place has no direct light. It’s all low light.

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Flik - my dracaena is mostly in low light as it is the one plant out of my collection that can tolerate it. Since you mentioned some sort of growth, it ideally sounds ok and what you’re doing sounds to be the right thing / you can rotate the other side towards the light source in attempt to distribute the love around and see how it goes. How did it get worse? Maybe you can give it some time ☺️

[@Flikkey]

It’s quite tall n skinny, 170cm, 2 heads with long leaves. Now that winter has turned the leaves are hanging low, still green so they are not happy looking like yours anymore. I’ve tried cutting some leaves to balance it out but it just likes leaning on one side. Giving it time will be 2 years or more. It’s a slow grower compared to my last apartment, about 4-6 leaves a year.

[@simpleplanty]

@@Flikkey sounds like it is very tall! Winter will generally be slower in growth anyway and unless you have a bit of a brighter spot, perhaps it’s just a little bit of patience while it wades through the colder months ☺️

[@poisonish395]

There is a yellow and brown spot in the middle of the leaf of my plant , how do I fix it without cutting it off?

[@simpleplanty]

hey there - unfortunately yellow/brown spots cannot be reversed, so you could cut it if you wish - don’t worry, if anything, cutting it off will allow your plant to redirect its energy to new growth, so you will eventually get new leaves ☺️ hope that helps!

[@jackiestanford9373]

I put Leaf Shine on my Corn plant and the leaves have yellow spots on every leaf except for the new growth on the very top. I washed it with a wet rag but now I don't what to do.

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Jackie! I tend to avoid lead shine products as they usually cause more harm than good (ie they clog up the ability to absorb light to photosynthesize, etc.). Not to worry, sounds like you've already washed with a wet rag, best to let it dry off - if appropriate temperature, dry outside and assuming it's located indoors, keep well ventilated. Fingers crossed! 🤞

[@ryanfowlow8034]

Thank you I've determined I've been under watering my plant cause I never water it until it starts to drain from the bottom, it's a very large plant.

[@simpleplanty]

No worries, Ryan! Glad I could help. Just make sure you tip out the excess water if you have quite heavy overflow! I mean my plant is large too so I know pretty much the level in which I need to pour, so I don't need to be carrying my beast over to the bathroom to drain the excess. Hope that helps! 😊🌱

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Had mine since 1997, I don't think I've ever watered it that much, because you can't really move it if it leaks, it's over 7 friggin feet tall. But I could be wrong. I also noted it HATES to be moves.

[@JJaguar001]

Thank you! ;)

[@simpleplanty]

No worries, glad I could help ☺️🍀

[@Mereship]

What do you plant it in? Mine came with tiny pebbles that I was instructed to add water to. There was no mention of using soil.

[@simpleplanty]

I personally potted mine in generic premium potting mix that I purchased from my hardware store, but substrate can be down to personal preference 😊

[@Mereship]

@@simpleplanty thank you so much!

[@simpleplanty]

@@Mereship no worries, hope that helps ☺️🌱

[@DebbieKnight-xk4em]

Can you leave the happy plant in water will it grow in water

[@simpleplanty]

They sure can grow in water! My mother grows a lot of her plants hydroponically and the happy plant can too ☺️

[@mylinahmad3335]

New subscriber here 😂❤😊

[@simpleplanty]

@@mylinahmad3335 thankyou for subscribing ☺️🍀 I really appreciate it - hopefully the videos help!

[@conniemeissen5213]

I trim the brown tips off but in a few days they're brown again. What should I do?

[@simpleplanty]

Hey Connie! Thanks for reaching out - I think we could diagnose what's causing the brown tips in the first place - is it getting too much light or not enough light? Too much water or not enough? Usually the browning will stop after it reaches a happy medium/state, but it's quite common for the browning to continue until you've diagnosed the root cause of the issue. Hope that helps! ☺️🌱

[@conniemeissen5213]

@@simpleplanty thank you! I have a feeling I water it a tad too much after seeing your video.

[@simpleplanty]

@@conniemeissen5213 no worries at all, glad I could help! Overwatering tends to be the culprit if you don't have a well draining substrate! I tend to water my dracaena less frequently than my other plants (not to say that they don't need water 😜). Hope that helps!

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

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[@simpleplanty]

@@MiscellaneousMichelle ☺️🍀

[@keilareynolds]

Do you have to water corn plants in the winter or is it okay to keep same watering schedule?

[@simpleplanty]

In general, my watering frequency slows down during winter as my substrate doesn't dry out as quickly 😊🌱

[@farmgirl768]

I noticed the leaves suddenly.drooped down. What is the cause of this?

[@simpleplanty]

Hi! There could be many reasons why a plant could be droopy, but a sudden cause could possibly be that it’s thirsty and you’ve forgotten to water. When was the last time you watered?

[@Tommy2Txmes]

I have mine in front of a window that doesnt get direct sun. But gets pretty bright. I water it every monday. I spray the leaves with a spray bottle. I dont use anything extra ever. And it grows like crazy.

[@simpleplanty]

@@Tommy2Txmes sounds like it is thriving 🤩 I tend not to spray my leaves, as sometimes leaving residual can cause bacterial spread but a light spritz sounds fine and seems like it is happy, so I wouldn’t change a thing ☺️

[@Tommy2Txmes]

@@simpleplanty Yeah i had it in front of a window that i think got too hot and sunny because i live in arizona. The tips started yellowing. So i moved it to a different window that doesnt get direct sun. I usually spray it lightly and wipe the leaves down every now and then. But i found once a week watering works good for mine. Thinking about trying to propagate. A little scared to try. Lol

[@simpleplanty]

@@Tommy2Txmes sounds perfect actually! Spraying them and wiping it down is even better - dust usually accumulates on the leaves so you’re doing your plant a huge favor by wiping it down so that it can absorb those sun rays 🤩 don’t be afraid to experiment with propogation - you got this! If it fails, you still have your mother plant 😉

[@pacoeff4347]

My happy plant started dying two weeks after I got it. The center of where the leaves join or grow were black and the leaves eventually dropped. I have chopped one the branch which no more leaves.

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Paco! Sorry to hear about your happy plant! Do you have much other growth on it? Sounds like you've done the right thing :)

[@pacoeff4347]

@@simpleplanty i am not sure. I am more worried about the leaves turning black at their “cores” where they grow from the branch. I don’t know what this area is called

[@simpleplanty]

@@pacoeff4347 no worries, it's good that you've cut it down - keep monitoring and see how you go. If it's root rot, then will need to address it at its roots. Hopefully your happy plant gets better 😊🌱

[@Pedrojr70]

Thank you, is my second winter with mines, and I hate it because now winter is here and all the beautiful leaf that grow over the summer is slowly turning yellow.. 😢😢

[@simpleplanty]

Oh dear! Sorry to hear - you may want to cut down on your watering during winter. The substrate generally takes longer to dry out during winter, which could be causing your plant to be overwatered. Just a hunch!

[@Pedrojr70]

@@simpleplanty thanks I would try it.

[@simpleplanty]

@@Pedrojr70 no worries, David! Fingers crossed 😊🌱

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

And don't move it, it HATES that. Low/subdued light. Make sure it drains and you don't let it sit in water. Put it behind the curtain sheers on windows.

[@celgibson7219]

I just bought one today

[@simpleplanty]

Nice one! All the best - they're super easy to care for, so not to worry 😊🌱

[@luvlylia8936]

What fertilizer do you use?

[@simpleplanty]

Hi! I rotate between powerfeed and another brand called plant runner. They've served me really well over the years ☺️🌱 hope that helps!

[@luvlylia8936]

@@simpleplanty yes, thank you, I received this plant. And is brown and yellow I'm just trying to bring it back. Is it not a good to fertilize in the winter?

[@simpleplanty]

@@luvlylia8936 I generally cut down the fertiliser over winter period - however, if I see a lot of growth over winter, I still fertilise to give the plants a boost. I have found that my dracaena has been prone to yellowing leaves from too much fertilizer though, that's just from personal experience! Hope that helps ☺️🌱

[@luvlylia8936]

Thank you 🌟 I really appreciate you, for sharing your wisdom.🥰🥰🥰

[@simpleplanty]

@@luvlylia8936 no worries, happy to help 🤗🌱

[@elizabethfuhr5527]

My Dracaena Fragrans flowers once a year with white sticky and fragrant flowers.

[@simpleplanty]

That’s amazing Elizabeth! Sounds like you are doing a great job growing your dracaena! Envious, as I wish mine would flower indoors 🙊

[@Kenken77733]

Do you need to fertilize plants or it’s ok to just give them water ? If you need to how often ???

[@simpleplanty]

Hiya! I would say you don't 'need' to (some premix soils already do come with slow release fertiliser), but it definitely helps encourage growth if that's what you're after. During the growing season I'd do it once every month and then cut down the frequency in winter (sometimes even no fertiliser at all, depending on the plants growth). Hope that helps ☺️🌱

[@evelynman1537]

When do you transplant happy plants

[@simpleplanty]

Did you mean repot? As a rough guide, I normally repot my plants after a year or so, just to replenish nutrients in the soil. However, my happy plant is a notoriously slow grower, so I have waited even longer! Hope that helps 😊🌱

[@gardnersgourmetbakery6269]

How do yo trim the leaves on this plant?

[@simpleplanty]

I normally just cut as further in as a desire (careful to not cut new growth from the centre). Hope that helps! 😊🌱

[@CaitlinPatron]

Can it survive in just water?

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Caitlin - I've personally not done this myself, but when I look it up online, looks like others have successfully grown it in water! Although, there seems to be a careful method of transitioning, to avoid large root loss. Hope that helps 😊🌱

[@austinreese420]

how to fix dracaena fragrance cold damage

[@simpleplanty]

Hi there! How did you determine that your plant is suffering from cold damage?

[@jonettaboyd3139]

I think this is the plant I have. It's taller than me and I'm 5'4.5". I just noticed it's blooming at the top. I never knew it could bloom. It actually scared me. All I could think of was lil shop of horrors 😂 should it have secretion drops coming from the blooming area. 🤔 I'm ready to sit it outside 😅 help

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Jonetta, that is amazing that it’s blooming! Consider yourself extremely lucky as they’ll only bloom if they’re growing optimally. I would say it’s normal to have droppings from the blooming area, flowers tend to do that! You should enjoy it while it lasts - I know I would! ☺️

[@jonettaboyd3139]

@Simple Plantation Thanks. I only have 2 plants and this is the first I been able to keep alive. Glad I can enjoy it now and not be scared. Lol

[@simpleplanty]

@@jonettaboyd3139 sounds like you’re doing the right thing especially since it has bloomed 😊 hope this encourages you to get more plants!

[@evelynman1537]

Why is my Happy Plant leaves going brown on tips

[@simpleplanty]

Many factors for browning tips - could be too much light, or not enough light! Best to assess your environment and check if you've got adequate lighting and not overwatering. Hope that helps 😊🌱

[@raleighnoel]

Does anyone know how to increase bushyness in dracaena? I just adopted one and she is on the mend. But not very full, and I wish she had more side plooms (one is growing however)

[@simpleplanty]

Just thinking that in general, plants start looking a bit 'leggier' due to lack of light; since you've just adopted one, perhaps check your environment and lighting conditions, and if it's getting enough light, new growth won't have to stretch out and find the sun, hence giving you a bushier look ☀️ Hope that helps! (I sometimes just purchase another plant and pot two in the same pot to make it appear bushier too 🙊)

[@LiveLoveLaugh_44]

👍🏾

[@simpleplanty]

☺️🌱

[@jeevezcold]

Mine has a huge flower. After 12yrs

[@simpleplanty]

That's amazing!!! My friend recently told me that the one I gifted her has flowered too! Sign of good luck ☺️🌱

[@pattyaustin4481]

What causes the leafs to curl

[@simpleplanty]

Hi Patty! Could be attributed to a number of reasons - improper watering, excessive light, not enough light - so it will depend 😊🌱

[@alexandrazermeno6955]

I have three corn plants And they were doing so crappy I started giving them that extra attention And realized my green pea plants are curled around it now I used to think it was cute But I know now they were also looking for some sunlight. My corn leafs are brown and yellow to the point I either gotta cut em off completely or spray them with something I am adding fertilizer cause I forgot to put some on them :( But I see the corn growing Where its fuzzy on the top its also turning brown Help! -concerned plant Mama Thank U for ur awesome video!

[@simpleplanty]

No worries Alexandra, thanks for watching! It's a little hard to diagnose what's going on here without some more context. How often are you watering/fertilising and how much sunlight is it exposed to?

[@reginadsouza4432]

No one speaks of this plant flowering. I found out accidentally.

[@simpleplanty]

I gifted one to my friend and it flowered! How amazing ✨

[@xiomaracaldron9052]

My draceana is black 😢

[@simpleplanty]

@@xiomaracaldron9052 oh no! Where is it looking black?

[@LittleLadyThompso]

Mine is hitting my ceiling. We call her big Shirley.

[@simpleplanty]

Big Shirley sounds like she is wonderful! I’m envious yours is hitting the ceiling! 🤩

[@Levi1440p]

the guy paid practically 40 dollars for his dracena... here in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil I paid what would be equivalent to 2 dollars in 2023

[@simpleplanty]

😭😭😭

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Lol I'm a Helicopter parent too! 🤣😂

[@simpleplanty]

😂😂😂 same - Hi5* 🌱🌱🌱

[@droptimistic7419]

3 min just introiduction, wow I have to search for another one, as you made me bored, I don't need to listen to your story just give me advice, oh thump down

[@simpleplanty]

What is ‘thump down?’ No worries, have fun with your search ☺️🍀

[@godivachoco6509]

you talk too much about yourself.

[@simpleplanty]

I’m sorry that you feel that way - thanks for watching anyway ☺️🍀