Dracaena 'Janet Craig' Yellowing Lower Leaves & Anthurium Leaf Spots: Diagnosis

Two separate issues on two plants:

Dracaena 'Janet Craig': Normal Aging

Sudden yellowing of a few lower leaves on an otherwise healthy plant with good watering is typical senescence. As Dracaenas grow taller, they shed oldest leaves. No action needed if new growth is healthy and unblemished. Simply remove yellow leaves.

Anthurium (Flamingo Flower): Leaf Spot Causes

Brown spots with yellow halos + black spots suggest:

1. Fungal leaf spot: Rare indoors unless misting/overhead watering in high humidity spreads spores.
2. Root stress: Irregular watering (too wet/too dry) or poor drainage.
3. Sunburn: Direct sun on wet leaves causes necrotic spots.

Action Plan

• Stop misting/overhead watering. Water at soil level only.
• Check roots: Unpot if soil stays soggy >5 days. Trim rot; repot in airy mix (orchid bark/perlite/peat).
• Light: Bright indirect—no direct sun.
• Remove affected leaves if >25% damaged.
• If spots spread: Apply copper fungicide or neem oil per label.

Anthuriums prefer consistent moisture (not wet), high humidity, and excellent drainage. Correct culture usually stops spot progression.