How To Care Dracena Plant. Although all species in the genus Dracaena are easy-to-care-for they cannot stand in soggy soil material. Also remove any injured or damaged canes and dead or dying leaves.
When you look at a Dracaena you first notice the sword-like leaves with a deep green color paired with red edges. Overwatering causes root rot and is the main reason a Dracaena plant dies. When you prune cut the dracaena stems which are called canes at an angle.
Also remove any injured or damaged canes and dead or dying leaves.
Water the plant thoroughly once a week allowing the water to run through the. Although all species in the genus Dracaena are easy-to-care-for they cannot stand in soggy soil material. A free-draining potting compost such as John Innes No2 with added grit is better suited to most houseplants including Dracaena provided you keep an eye on it and water when dry. If the leaf tips are brown around the edges the environment is too dry.