What to Do When Dracaena fragrans Leaves Curl: Master These Little Tips for Emerald Green, Glossy Leaves

Dracaena fragrans is one of the most common potted plants people grow. It not only has high ornamental value but also effectively purifies indoor air, which is why so many people love it. But recently many gardening friends have told me that the leaves of their Dracaena fragrans always curl during the growing process. Actually, there is no need to worry. As long as you do these few things well in care, you can keep the plant full of life.

Water

Dracaena fragrans is suited to growing in a humid environment, so during the growing season it needs to be given plenty of water to keep the soil slightly moist. If it is under-watered, its growth will suffer, but in winter when temperatures are lower, the amount of watering should be reduced appropriately.

Light

Dracaena fragrans likes plenty of light but is also slightly shade-tolerant. If the light is insufficient, the leaves will turn yellow and its ornamental value will drop. Apart from summer, when it should be given some shade, otherwise the leaves are easily scorched, in the other seasons it needs to be given a spot with plenty of light.

Temperature

The suitable growing temperature for Dracaena fragrans is 20-30°C. When the temperature is high in summer, you can spray some water around it to cool it down a little. In winter, the overwintering temperature must be above 5°C, otherwise the leaf tips of Dracaena fragrans are prone to turning yellow, and some spots may appear.

Pruning

Dracaena fragrans is a large potted plant, so if it grows too tall, it needs to be pruned appropriately. Before pruning, mark the branches you want to cut, then cut them off with scissors. This not only increases the plant's ornamental value but also helps the plant grow new branches.