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title: "Hi, doe anyone know some tricks to keeping my Dracaena looking good…"
description: "Hi, doe anyone know some tricks to keeping my Dracaena looking good and healthy. The first pic is when I brought her home. I did have a problem of not enough…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/647b98ed0e302d96f2391915"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "SDHAIR"
published: "2023-06-03T19:47:57.06Z"
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# Hi, doe anyone know some tricks to keeping my Dracaena looking good…

_Posted by SDHAIR on 2023-06-03_

Hi, doe anyone know some tricks to keeping my Dracaena looking good and healthy. The first pic is when I brought her home. I did have a problem of not enough drainage. I corrected that. She seemed to bounce back. But now she is getting brown spots. Do I need to use filtered water? How dry do you  
let the soil get between watering. Any help will be great!!! This is my second. Lost one I recused in winter.( kept it alive for a yr. But not that lush) I am in love with these plants.

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## 4 comments

### Megan commented on 2023-06-04

Mine has responded better to filtered water, it has helped with browning. I also let the soil dry completely and when I water I have found she wants less than I think she does. I feel your pain tho, these hate me too.

#### SDHAIR replied on 2023-06-04

Thank you

### AceBee commented on 2023-06-04

Before Planta, I used a moisture meter. This helped with watering, but still had the same problem then realized I needed additional lighting, so I added a grow light for tall plants. It is thriving so well! New modes are growing on the stalk! Gorgeous and green!

#### SDHAIR replied on 2023-06-04

I am getting new nodes, too. I don’t think lighting is the problem. Thank you

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