Why Dracaena marginata Loses Leaves

Common Causes

• Light reduction: Greenhouse‑grown plants shed lower leaves adjusting to lower home light.
• Cold shock: Tropicals react badly to cold drafts or transport chill. Wrap well, preheat car, go straight home.
• Overwatering: Soil must dry to touch between waterings. Constant wetness rots roots → yellow leaves → drop.

Address the cause; new growth will follow once conditions stabilize.