Why does your Dracaena fragrans have drooping leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Dracaena fragrans is drought-tolerant, but when the soil dries out completely for extended periods, the leaves lose turgor pressure and begin to wilt. This is a common response when the root system can no longer access moisture.
Excessive moisture in the substrate leads to anaerobic conditions, causing the roots to decay. As the roots die, they lose the ability to transport water upward, resulting in leaves that look wilted despite wet soil.
Dracaena species are tropical and highly sensitive to sudden temperature drops. Exposure to cold air from windows or air conditioning vents can cause the plant's metabolic processes to slow, leading to drooping.
Dracaena fragrans is sensitive to fluoride, chlorine, and salts found in tap water. Over time, these minerals build up in the leaf tissues, interfering with cellular function and causing structural weakness/drooping.
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