A gardener had a "Hawaiian totem plant" purchased years ago: a 3-inch diameter stalk with nubs becoming leaves, long slender leaves (2 inches diameter). It did well in an east window but suddenly leaf tips turned yellow then brown, leaving one leaf with a "swirl" of new growth. The top had a wax coating that was scraped off.
The plant is likely a Cordyline (Hawaiian Ti plant) or Dracaena, closely related. Symptoms suggest a root issue from alternating over/under watering. Ensure good drainage, check soil moisture below surface. If unthrifty, repot in sterile houseplant mix. Check roots: healthy are white/orange; dead roots slip when pulled and may smell. Sterilize scissors, cut away diseased parts. If top browns above new growth, cut it off. Use a root hormone tonic (Rootone, Superthrive). Search "Hawaiian totem plant, Ti plant, cordyline, dracaena" for exact ID and detailed care.
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