Dracaena is drying up? Give it some “tea”. It will have more leaves than you have hair on your head.

Dracaena is a species of asparagus. It occurs naturally in subtropical forests in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. There are about 40 subspecies of this plant. They differ in size, but all are characterized by interestingly colored leaves that attract the eye. How to care for dracaena?

What to do when dracaena leaves turn yellow? This tea will quickly get it back on its feet

Dracaena will grow best in a bright spot with diffused light, but it should not be in full sun, because it can burn. The ideal temperature for growth is from 18 to 24 degrees Celsius. A good substrate will be fertile, semi-permeable soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.3. Dracaena loves moisture, so remember to water regularly.

Why do dracaena leaves fall off? Why do dracaena leaves fall off? Photo: pexels.com / Jessica Lewis The painted square

It happens that despite good conditions, the leaves of the dracaena start to turn yellow. Instead of reaching for ready-made fertilizers, you can prepare the fertilizer yourself. In the case of this plant, nettle works great.

TIP! You can use herbs in a bag. Just pour boiling water over three of them and leave for a day. After that time, water the dracaena and it will certainly quickly become green again.

What Household Fertilizer for Dracaena? With These Tricks It Will Grow Lush Like Never Before

If you don’t have nettle tea on hand, you can nourish your dracaena in a few other ways. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.

• Egg shells contain a lot of calcium. Just dry and crush them, then throw them into a pot, and you will strengthen the plant.
• Broth from cooked vegetables contains many valuable nutrients. Cool it and water the dracaena to speed up its growth.
• Coffee grounds loosen the soil and slow down drying. Mix two teaspoons of grounds with the soil.

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