How to avoid browning dragon tree, also why is a mushroom growing in it, too?
Water it every 7-10 days, pulled off a ton of brown leaves, a lot of tips are browning, too. And just discovered a mushroom in it today. It’s in a southwest corner with a lot of indirect light
Overwatering, easily. You’re probably looking closer to 14-18 days between watering, and should also stick your finger into the medium first to check if its dry
ForagedFoodie
Regarding the mushroom, you’re looking at Leucocoprinus birnbaumii or one of two related Leucocoprinus species. Won’t harm you or your plant unless ingested, even then not dangerously poisonous, but should be removed if you have pets or children who might eat it.
Leucocoprinus are, like most fungi, beneficial for the soil, as they help break down organic matter. However, they can also be a sign that your pot is retaining too much moisture, depending on the plant.
Too much water for how little light it gets. It needs a brighter spot, this Dracaena is a high light needs plant.
Shpoople44
Going against the grain in the comments, but when my dracaena dries up it’s because I under watered
Top-Veterinarian-493
Lower leavescdueciff from underwatering. The trunk will shriveling if you’re overwatering. I would repot in a faster draining soil, cactus soil, coir, and pumicevin thirds. Terra cotta pot. Water when dry. Grow lights or a good east or south window will help. They are a med-high light plant. A 1-2 Sansi led grow bulbs or a set of AC Infinity 16inch Ionbeam lights on 12 hr day
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Overwatering, easily. You’re probably looking closer to 14-18 days between watering, and should also stick your finger into the medium first to check if its dry
Regarding the mushroom, you’re looking at Leucocoprinus birnbaumii or one of two related Leucocoprinus species. Won’t harm you or your plant unless ingested, even then not dangerously poisonous, but should be removed if you have pets or children who might eat it.
Leucocoprinus are, like most fungi, beneficial for the soil, as they help break down organic matter. However, they can also be a sign that your pot is retaining too much moisture, depending on the plant.
Learn more about it on my blog post, if you are interested. https://foragedfoodie.blogspot.com/2023/10/yellow-flowerpot-mushroom.html
Too much water for how little light it gets. It needs a brighter spot, this Dracaena is a high light needs plant.
Going against the grain in the comments, but when my dracaena dries up it’s because I under watered
Lower leavescdueciff from underwatering. The trunk will shriveling if you’re overwatering. I would repot in a faster draining soil, cactus soil, coir, and pumicevin thirds. Terra cotta pot. Water when dry. Grow lights or a good east or south window will help. They are a med-high light plant. A 1-2 Sansi led grow bulbs or a set of AC Infinity 16inch Ionbeam lights on 12 hr day