Newbie - dracaena marginata

Hi All

I own a dracaena marginata. I water it, but the smaller trees leaves are brow and droopy and have been for months, any ideas? The larger tree is generally fine, occasionally the tip of the leaves are brown.

should i also be feeding it!?

thanks

 

Hello there and Welcome.

Could you post a picture, for us to see?

 

Sure...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/englishgentuk/Photo0292.jpg

 

Good evening Colin and welcome to the site. I would suggest you post a pic on the pest, disease and cures thread, you should get more attention there.

 

thanks, picture posted, just awaiting moderation approval.

 

Welcome!

 

any suggestions?
thanks

 

Hi Collinsc
the following link seems to give all the info you need.

Dracaena marginata - Dragon Tree, Marginate Dracaena care

Good luck with it.

 

thanks. im not convinced, as im following most of that, perhaps not all though, so i'll change what i do and post back if it doesnt work. thanks for posting.

 

Welcome to GC :D

 

I ensure there always water in there- probably water it once a day. on the other questions - no, i took it as it came potted, ive not changed the soil, or checked it for any 'nasties' (not sure what u mean by that!).

thanks

 

It may be drowning.
Quote from weblink already supplied:- Allow dracaenas to dry slightly between waterings. Wait until the soil surface is dry to the touch, then water them thoroughly. Avoid watering with cold water.

 

thanks, ill give that a go

 

Welcome Collin. Hope you enjoy here.