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Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) Yellow Spots: Not Spider Mites

Ruling Out Spider Mites

Since you've inspected with a magnifier and found no mites or webbing—and the nearby Majesty palm has them—your Dracaena's issue is likely root-related, not mites.

Probable Cause: Root Rot

Dracaena marginata is prone to sudden decline from root rot, often due to overwatering or poor drainage.

Diagnostic Questions

Which leaves are affected—all, lower, or upper?
How do you determine when to water? (Frequency? Method?)
When was it last repotted?

Next Step

Email a photo to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com or answer the questions above for a targeted solution.

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