Fixing Brown Leaf Tips on Pleomela (Song of India)

Why Your Dracaena reflexa Has Brown Tips

A 5-foot, multi-year-old Pleomela (Song of India) and its cuttings consistently develop brown leaf tips despite repotting and varied locations.

Cause and Solution

• Overwatering: The plant prefers to dry out thoroughly between waterings. Constant moisture damages roots, causing tip burn.
• Water quality: Fluoride and chlorine in tap water exacerbate the problem. Use distilled water or let tap water sit uncovered for 48 hours before use.

Allow the soil to become very dry, then water deeply. With corrected watering and water quality, new growth should emerge clean and healthy.