plant leaves browning

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  1. mcmac74

    mcmac74 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi, i'm not sure what this plant is called. Please see attachment. I've had it about 2 months and various leaves have begun to brown and die from the tip. It is not in direct sunlight but is in a position to get light. I keep the soil moist but more leaves keep dying. Please help!

    thanks, mark
     
  2. lollipop

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    It is possibly botrytis leaf blight, and I`m not sure you should keep the soil moist-I hardly ever water my houseplants-I`m told they prefer it dry-ish soil.
     
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    Mac, it's Dracaena Massangeana, possibly Lemon and Lime. There are a two causes with the same symptoms. Overwatering and underwatering can both cause leaves to turn yellow. At this time of year water less frequently letting it almost dry out before watering again. This Dracaena prefers a higher humidity than others so dry air may be a problem.
     
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