Dracaena, Jade Jewel

An occasional dropped leaf is normal. Yellow and brown tipping of the leaves is quite common as they age. There are a number of causes for this: Allowing the soil to get too dry or too wet, even just once in a while can contribute to it. If you are looking for an attractive, versatile indoor plant that doesn’t demand much of your time or attention, look no further than the Dracaena family.

Light

Plant can be acclimated to fairly low light levels as long as water is reduced with light; Place in filtered or indirect lighting. Early morning sun is best.

Water

Proper watering is the trick to keeping this plants’ full appearance. In low light, water sparingly, allowing the top several inches of soil to dry down.

Fertilizer

For optimum plant health, fertilize with an all-purpose houseplant food April through October, following label directions. For all other months, fertilize half as often.

Origin

Native to West Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia