When my grandmother-in-law passed away last year, they were looking for people to inherit the plants that were donated by the relatives. I picked up a peace lilly and this little gem. It used to be delightfully shaggy, with pointy bits going out in all directions. However, I have not figured out how to care for it, so its leaves have drooped and died off for almost a year now. Please help me save it! I've tried keeping it wet... I've tried keeping it dry... I've tried re-potting it... I've tried giving it food. I'm all out of options. Can you identify it for me so that I can determine what I need to do for it?
Dracaena marginata (dragon tree) Easy plant, doesn't need a lot of fuss. Bright indirect light, water well when close to dry.
Hmmm... that's what I've done with it, and it has NOT thrived. As best I can tell, it has created no new greenery, and nothing I do will make its leaves perk back up.
The enviorment where it originally came from, probably a greenhouse made it look like it did with having more optimal conditions. In the home, there is less light and humidity. You said you repotted it, that alone can set plants back a bit. Make sure when you water, water it thoroughly until it comes flowing out the drain holes (there should be drain holes) and toss out the excess water. Turn the plant some every week so the growth stays nice and even. As the plants grows, it's normal for the the bottom leaves to yellow and fall Be careful on over fertilizing, too much can cause brown tips, as well as the soil being, too dry, too wet, hardwater, poor light and low humidity.
ditto what bluewing said. the soil should be something that drains well - i use a mix of regular soil and cactus mix. it should be in a spot where it get bright, indirect light.
