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Cornstalk Dracaena Yellow Spots: Overwatering Confirmed

The Symptoms

Dracaena massangeana: yellow spots with brown borders, tiny brown specks on leaves.

Reference Info

Overwatering causes yellow halos on new growth tips; dehydration wrinkles stems. Water around each cane; check whole pot. Support leaning canes. Prune center growth for height.

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