Why does your Dracaena fragrans Lemon Lime have sudden leaf drop? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Excessive moisture in the substrate causes oxygen deprivation to the roots, leading to fungal decay. As the root system fails, the plant can no longer support its foliage, resulting in rapid leaf shedding.
Dracaena fragrans is highly sensitive to sudden drops in temperature. Exposure to cold air from open windows or air conditioning vents can trigger a stress response resulting in sudden leaf drop.
This cultivar thrives in higher humidity; extremely dry indoor air can stress the plant. While usually causing tip burn first, severe dehydration can lead to whole-leaf abscission.
Moving a 'Lemon Lime' Dracaena from low light to intense, direct sunlight can cause physiological shock. The variegated yellow pigments are particularly sensitive to light intensity shifts.
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