Chinese Fan Palm, Yucca, and Dracaena Marginata Troubleshooting

Three plants in Ohio apartment: Chinese fan palm yellowing (watered weekly by calendar), yucca with white/brown spots, marginata with white spots and stunted new growth (three plants in 9x10 inch pot). Expert Will Creed:

• Fan palm: Needs specific light (off south, or direct north/east). Water when top 1–2 inches dry, not by calendar.
• Yucca: Photo too close; if new leaves discolored, likely overwatering.
• Marginata: Stunted new growth = root rot from overwatering. Pot may be too large (three plants in small pot). Water less: wait until top third dry, add just enough to reach that dryness in a week. Cut back watering on all plants.

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