Why does your Dracaena fragrans Lemon Lime have yellow leaves? 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 the breakdown of cellular structure and yellowing. This is particularly common in Dracaena species if the drainage holes are blocked or the soil remains saturated.
Dracaena fragrans is hypersensitive to fluoride, chlorine, and calcium found in tap water. Accumulation of these minerals causes leaf tip chlorosis (yellowing) that eventually spreads to the leaf tissue.
A lack of nitrogen prevents the plant from producing chlorophyll, causing older, lower leaves to turn uniformly yellow. This occurs when the potting medium is depleted of essential macro-nutrients.
While Dracaena can tolerate low light, a sudden lack of bright, indirect light can reduce photosynthetic efficiency, causing the variegated 'Lemon Lime' portions to lose their vibrancy and turn pale yellow.
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