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title: "Help! I’m not sure what’s happening to my Dracaena. This issue…"
description: "Help! I’m not sure what’s happening to my Dracaena. This issue started recently and has been affecting more leaves over time. I’m careful with watering, so I…"
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# Help! I’m not sure what’s happening to my Dracaena. This issue…

_Gepostet von Lauren am 2025-02-11_

Help! I’m not sure what’s happening to my Dracaena. This issue started recently and has been affecting more leaves over time. I’m careful with watering, so I don’t think it’s overwatered. However, when I bought it about a month ago, it had been neglected. The leaves are twisting, which could be related to lighting (I use a light meter to ensure it’s getting adequate light). I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong—any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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## 4 Kommentare

### Phil kommentierte am 2025-02-11

They are often sensitive to tap water. Try RO or distilled water. A faucet mount water filter may help also. Leaving tap water sit overnight does not work.

#### Lauren antwortete am 2025-02-11

I used filtered/bottled water today. Would that be okay as well?

#### Phil antwortete am 2025-02-11

If it is distilled, yes, but don’t use bottled spring water. Spring water has minerals in it for taste.

#### Lauren antwortete am 2025-02-11

Thank you for the advice! Will do that from now on!

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