How to Revive a Sick Dracaena

[@uhhcaps]

thank you so much for this, my dracaena I've had for 2 years and literally cried when I returned from vacation to find it like this. i don't care how long it takes to become beautiful again but ill be there. thanks again

[@hollymalpass2850]

I have been searching high and low for a video on how to reveive as I scorched the leaves and desperately want to save my plant...so thank you for this video!

[@JayantiDe]

so comforting to see another sick draceana. thanks for the helpful tips

[@TdawnT]

I have 2 dracaena plants and in our old house they grew slow with the larger of the two having very narrow leaves closer to the stem. Since we've moved I put them next to our deck door to allow for more sunlight. They have both grown atleast 6 inches or more with thicker healthier leaves. So my advice is to make sure they have a few hours of good sunlight for healthy growth. Good job in getting those sprouts!!

[@NatureMan1]

Thats great! Some species of Draceana require different lighting. Draceana fragrans takes low-light fine, but Draceana reflexa is more needy of light and will die in low light levels. Cheers! 🌿

[@NatureMan1]

The one I have is Lemon Lime Draceana fragrans

[@xrchxngxl]

Thank you nature man 🙏

[@ildeeartha]

I was skeptical at first, then stunned at new growth. Thanks for this video.

[@NatureMan1]

Thank you! Just posted an update video! 😁

[@sharaslays]

You’re really smart thank you for existing!

[@Mityob67]

Good stuff Andrew. Thanks man.

[@chlo8839]

so helpful thank you!! mine had to go outside when it was flowering as the smell was awful. leaves on top died. thank you!!

[@anaisabeldelrio6902]

Very informative video!

[@heavenstoke420]

Id love to see an update on this one, its been almost a year now!

[@alcylon]

MeToo 😄

[@tannerkristopher3063]

I dont mean to be so offtopic but does someone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

[@veronicalee7459]

He created an update! 😊

[@JohnVasSan]

​@@veronicalee7459where's that? Can you post the link over here please Veronica?? I love plants and rescue a couple of Dracaenas and would love to see how I can help them make it through

[@Beetroot-k5y]

Thank you for all your information. I have one that is over 6ft tall. I have been afraid of pruning it. Now I see how to I'm going to do it.

[@dewality8768]

Fab advice! You should do a little update video once it’s really started flourishing. I have a lemon and lime right in front of a north window and yep, it grows soooo slow. Lovely plants though!

[@NatureMan1]

Did one a couple weeks ago. Best of luck with your Lemon and lime plants! 🌿

[@marquitabaird4566]

What if I lost the leaves and just got 2 trunks. Can i still save the plant

[@carolinebarrett4736]

@@marquitabaird4566 I have a dracaena marginata in a similar condition, so would also like to know 😆

[@beautifullycreated1969]

@@marquitabaird4566 Hi check your roots if there still good intact and show know signs of root rot yes it will regrow mine got sick from under watering do to a vacation and all the leaves turned brown yellow and fell off I revived it by cutting back the stalks a bit and replanted the stalks aka trunks as you mentioned Lol and it took about 2 months for it to begin new life but it did revive and now I use water meters to tell when I need to water and water bulbs when I do Dracaena plants are very finky they grow sometime how and when they wanna hope this helps I'll be starting my plant life channel soon to share some wonderfulness of my plant tips and experiences 😊

[@judysmith3249]

@@beautifullycreated1969 my mother when to heaven in Dec 2020. I have her corn plant that was severely exposed to freezing temperatures. She had this for over 10 years. I cut it back to stems not knowing what I was doing. Help I do not want yo lose mom's corn plant.

[@beautifullycreated1969]

Thanks for video @natureman 😊

[@bernadettecazar3261]

Thanks heaps ! 👍💖😃🇦🇺

[@MarijkeWillemsen990]

If you cut longer pieces of crown, and potted them you could have 3 more good plants. There is a lot of growth power in the crowns!

[@NatureMan1]

That is true I have done that before but I didn't do that this time unfortunately. Thanks for the advice! 😁🌿

[@MarijkeWillemsen990]

@@NatureMan1 Good luck! I love dracaena and yucca plants because you can always make them look good. Also you can root just pieces of stem in the spring or summer.

[@jananthony7308]

Great video thanks

[@DolceVitaGurl]

Could you root the crowns after topping them? I have a corn plant that has healthy new growth but crappy old growth and a REALLY long bare trunk.

[@NatureMan1]

Yes. You can cut it off and remove the leaves, and root the trunk portion. Make sure the leaves are not in water as they will quickly cause rot

[@judysmith3249]

@@NatureMan1 Thank you so much. I don't want to lose my mom's plant. She passed in December 2020 It is severely frost damaged

[@jodiriis]

I got my dracaena fragrance off Craigslist free with a couple other very sick plants like a drowned orchid. The dracaena was left out in the sun to scorch and it was extremely over watered. It was completely yellow and brown when I got it. Now it’s got browning bad of of the burnt spots. I put it out in the rain a few days ago but now it’s just getting worse and worse even though it looks more green. Is there a chance my dracaena has leaf tip burn from fluoride in my water? Should I repot it? I’ll take any suggestions. I hope it’s not completely dying. 😫 I’ve been feeding it worm castings and misting it. Watering only with distilled water or rain water once a week when it’s dry. Also, I have it sitting on some wet rocks on a shallow plate all the time to keep the environment humid. Being careful the roots aren’t touching the wet rocks. 😖 Good news for the drowned orchid…it’s growing new roots and leaves!!! After totally being bound up in a crammed plastic container with mucky moss, then once I took it out of that pot, I noticed a bunch of tiny insects in the roots. I totally replaced the medium and let the old roots out to breathe even though they were already soggy with rot. Now for my poor dracaena, I might not be so lucky. They all came from the same owner. Even a drowned aloe too. But we all know, aloe bounces back much faster and easier.

[@magentamagenta1274]

Hi thanks for this informative video. Please advise me if you can. I have a dracaena fragans that has three trunks, one of the trunks had die back and had no off shoots, I have cut back the dead top to healthy material but I’d like to know how to get it to grow off shoots? My second question is on another plant there’s off shoots that are brown I think it was over watered. Can I cut the shoots off or cut them back? If so will fresh leaves grow? There are two off shoots at the top of the trunk like this. I have trimmed most of the brown away but it’s reduced to less than half of the leaves. Thank you for any advice you can offer

[@williamg7267]

What does it look like in the early stages? Is it a white dot that slowly grows to what you showed in this video?

[@hartleypruitt7998]

I have two new cornstalks and some of the leaf tips are browning and some have a singular brown spot. I’m new to the plant mom life but I’m wondering if I’ve either watered too much or not enough. I’ve only watered them once a week with the soil being dry in between waterings. Other than trimming, what should I do?

[@NatureMan1]

Overwater the leaves would yellow before turning brown. Its possible it may be getting too much water. They can go much longer than a week between waterings. I typically wait 3-4 weeks to water. Let it go completely dry and stay dry for a little bit before watering. Having consistent moisture even a little will quickly rot the Draceana. If the leaves aren't yellowing, then It may be a lighting issue. Depending on the species depends on the light. But try high indirect light for best results.

[@roxyanne2059]

how can you tell you didn't cut it back enough? Should the cut be a different color?

[@domino3023]

Mine is dying. The leaves were exposed to cold and are completely wilted and brown. The stem is healthy still, even though its winter should I chop off the dead part?

[@rustyshackleford6914]

Winter window got left open and damaged about 1/3 of the leaves of my dracaena dorado ☹️ Thanks for the help! 🌿

[@deborahbeesmer6340]

I want answer to my mass cane. The thick bark is peeling off. N why ..what should I do

[@SamanthaSheehy]

This was SO helpful! Thank you!!

[@terinamorrow6509]

I left my tree outside too long the leaves fell off and part of the stem is dead should I cut it off at the stem

[@andxrea2923]

I have Draceana Golden & I can see dried spots on multiple leaves , could you suggest some way to revive my plant?

[@m.offord4836]

Hi, our dracaena dropped all its leaves. Is it possible to save it? We had a very very dry and cold winter here

[@Axel_F23]

Please help, I got one of these plants at my mothers funeral. All of leaves died. So I cut them. Will they regrow?

[@judysmith3249]

Me too. I want my mom's plant to survive. She had it for over 10 years She passed in December 2020. The plant is severely damaged. Hope yours is saved.

[@yolandajavier7473]

Do I cut the tips off the leaves That are brown

[@jaimedeleon733]

Are you going give us an update. Enjoyed your last video.

[@lindawarnock9929]

Thank-you so much! My Cane Draceana hopefully will survive...

[@detangers]

Can you tell me what type of soil mixture should I use.for reporting?

[@NatureMan1]

I personally recommend a succulent/cactus potting mix. It provides better drainage to houseplants that generally doesn't dry very well in the darker home environment

[@NatureMan1]

Or Coconut choir works

[@detangers]

Thank you.

[@MachuPeaches]

I got a dracanae of some kind off the side of the road and have been struggling to revive it. It was scorched and primarily consisted of leafless stalk. Over the course of a couple bad months for me one of the stalks died and a new shoot shot up from the soil so I think I can just prune away the dead stalk on that side. I don't know what to do with the other living stalk. It's so stringy and ugly. If I top it like you do, it will have no leaves at all. I think the stalks belong to the same root system. Is it possible to prune back the green stalk so it will attempt to create new shoots closer to the base? I'm hopeful about reviving it because of the new shoot.

[@NatureMan1]

Hi Sarah, lots of times with plants that have lots of energy in their roots but the stalks above aren't enough and are dying will send new shoots to use up the energy in the roots. It is not a guaranteed solution. If the plant is stressed enough pruning the entire living stalk may kill it all together. However, I would prune back the foliage to the last leaf node below the foliage to trigger more growth. Hope this helps, and best of luck! 🌿

[@MachuPeaches]

@@NatureMan1 thank you for replying. Most of the leaves save for the few on top are completely gone from the live stalk. The other is shriveled and brown. The other day I was inspecting it and noticed that the living stalk DOES have a new bud emerging low on the stalk! I would still like to shorten it's stalk some eventually since it's kind of gangly looking and maybe propogate pieces from it. Do you think it would be too weak to do this with the new shoot? Or is there anything I can look to know if it's ready for something like that? I was watching propogation videos and it seemed all that was needed was a bit of the cane but I've never propagated a plant before.

[@NatureMan1]

@@MachuPeaches You can cut above where the new shoot is emerging. The plant will put its energy into that growth.

[@MachuPeaches]

@@NatureMan1 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond again! Hopefully, soon I'll have many Dracanae in the future!

[@angie8624]

I forgot to water mine i thought I did, and all the bottom leaves turned yellow. My plant looks the same as it did 9 months ago. Why isn't it growing???

[@rickeyslowmusicconley9272]

Same here!!

[@sueMC908]

I just bought a dracaena from store 2 days ago. When i went to check them this morning their leaves are saggy, and looks like they're dying. I checked the soil and still moist there. I dont know what to do

[@evanyd18]

I don't have a green thumb, but I am a lover of all kinds of plants. I usually buy artificial plants to decorate my home because they won't die on me. I really wanted real plants though, so I bought a Dracaena. Sadly, my Dracaena Marginata is dying.😭 It has brown and yellow tips which I keep cutting. I read to water when top soil is dry 1-½ inches. I also read to put it in the shower and give it a good soak when it's dry to the touch. I did that. Then I let it drain and put it back in my kitchen. The leaves started turning yellow, so I figured it was root rot. I put it outside in the sun to dry a bit, but the leaves turned soft and brown which I had to cut a few of them.. After it dried a bit about two weeks, I only put one cup of water now. It's still dying. What am I doing wrong? I love my poor plant! If you can help me, I will subscribe to your channel!!!

[@NatureMan1]

Draceana marginatas are easy to grow once you get a handle for them. They prefer medium to bright indirect light, though they tolerate lower light levels. Water when the soil completely dries out. A lot of times the top of the soil dries and deeper in the pot it remains consistently moist. That leads to root rot. Bringing it outdoors shocked it and it got sun scorch as it's been its whole life indoors. I HIGHLY recommend a Moisture Meter! Never judge a plants need of water just from the top layer of soil. I use one, and I swear it helps! I let my Draceanas dry completely (below a 3 on the Moisture metwr) then soak them, I never let them stay bone dry for long. That's the key I really hope this helps! 😁

[@NatureMan1]

You can get a moisture meter on Amazon or your local garden center. They are never more than $15. And you can sometimes get them for less than $10. They do not need batteries, so they work forever. They detect electrical resistance in the soil to determine if thr soil is wet or dry.

[@jessiekohn7115]

Thanks! :)

[@MarijkeWillemsen990]

The crowns root very easily, even with damaged leaves.

[@beautifullycreated1969]

Hi I learned that trick by accident do share your plant tips we are out here for plant information on Dracaenas let me know @ [e-mail] 🥰 when and if you start a channel they are such lovely plants

[@travieso111]

Probably should edit the video. Mid video, Natureman cuts the draceana incorrectly. I cut it as instructed. However, towards the end of the video he comes back to tell us that he cut it incorrectly the first time. So he explains how to cut it correctly at the end of the video. The part where the draceana was cut incorrectly should be removed.

[@deborahbeesmer6340]

My thick stem is peeling off what is going on with that

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@karennatalypluas3332]

Help my dracena has some green balls on the ground they look like eggs 🥚 but I don’t know because they are very small and green

[@barbiesarai3292]

What if the whole stem is yellow ?! Is my plant dead?

[@diannereyes3680]

LOL the stupid man at Home Depot said I can put it on my porch 😩😩😩😩😩😩 THANK YOU FRIEND!!!

[@NatureMan1]

No, problem! Definitely talk to professionals or people who grow them. The guys at the big box stores usually don't know anything about plants. I recommend going to a local garden center, they usually know how to help!

[@glam_by_nikki]

Update please!

[@MilalovesMakeup]

I live in Canada and the weather here is -30. I went to the store to buy a Dracaena, as a new plant Mom I don’t really know how to take care of one so I’ve been doing some research. When I brought my plant home, it was exposed to the freezing weather for about 5 minutes. Now some of the leaves are wrinkly and has turned brown. My apartment also has baseboard heating, I’m currently using a humidifier to help with the humidity. Can you give me some pointers to help save it?

[@NatureMan1]

Yeah if it is subzero as little time as possible outdoors. Being outside in subzero temps for 5 minutes should have killed it. But if it is still alive cut back any stems that are dead. If there are no green leaves you can bend it to see if it is malleable or scratch the bark to see if its green. If not cut it back, and hopefully the living stems will send new shoots. Depending on the species most dracaena do fine in low light and water only when the soils starts to go completely dry. They have intolerance to wet feet. They are not finicky with humidity. Mine do fine in dry air no problems. Best of luck!

[@jessiemccartney6800]

@@NatureMan1 wow thank you this is exactly what happened to my plants.

[@jxell6057]

Thanks for this. I have to save plant from someone who give it away 😊

[@omathitis8498]

Peter Griffin aka Nature Man

[@stefannyfunes553]

My Dracaena had root root. What can I do? 😭😭

[@NatureMan1]

I am assuming you meant to type "root rot". Draceana does not like any consistent moisture in the soil. I always let it completely go dry between waterings. I have learned regular potting soil doesn't always dry much, and can lead to root rot in plants. I use cactus potting mix or coconut coir. These soils dry the fastest. You can also add perlite to help drainage. Also if your Dracaena roots have rot, it likely can't be saved unless you cut the non dead stem to root.

[@ezclean7022]

lmao when he said Idk why they put a HOUSEPLANT outside lol.. I mean any plant comes from nature so...they all grow OUTSIDE somewhere 😅

[@domino3023]

I keep all my houseplants outside in the summer- pothos, avocados, Janet Craig. All thrive in the Southern heat and humidity. Daily watering, even with the dracaena.

[@amandacolon7941]

What if it’s just a baby 🥺 all it has is the crown

[@amyuncaged]

Trying to save mine from my mom's funeral. It's sick w something💔

[@Dr.CalliopeTorres]

The new growth is dying help 😭

[@tracygeorge6156]

I am having the same problem. My new growth in the center of my plant is coming up brown? Please help! My corn plant was growing so beautifully!