Why does your Dracaena fragrans Massangeana have sudden leaf drop? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Excessive moisture in the substrate leads to anaerobic conditions, causing the roots of the Dracaena to decay. As the root system fails, the plant can no longer support its foliage, resulting in rapid leaf senescence and drop.
Dracaena fragrans is highly sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuations. Exposure to cold drafts from windows or air conditioning vents can trigger a stress response that causes the plant to shed lower leaves rapidly.
This species thrives in moderate to high humidity; extremely dry indoor air, common in heated homes during winter, can cause the plant to drop leaves as it struggles to maintain transpiration balance.
Dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride, chlorine, and calcium found in tap water. Accumulation of these salts in the leaf tissue can cause cellular breakdown and premature leaf loss.
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