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Pale Leaves in Dracaena Lemon Lime
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A vibrant cultivar of corn plant featuring bright yellow-green and lime-colored striped foliage that brings instant color to indoor spaces
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Dracaena Lemon Lime care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to pale leaves in Dracaena Lemon Lime. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Bright, indirect light is essential to maintain vibrant yellow-green coloration. Low light causes fading of variegation; direct sun may bleach colors.
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Fertiliser
Feed monthly spring through summer with diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer. Reduce in fall and cease in winter.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season. Allow top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.
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Symptoms to look for in Dracaena Lemon Lime
- fiber_manual_recordWashed-out, pale colour
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing between veins
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Common causes in Dracaena Lemon Lime
- fiber_manual_recordIron deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordMagnesium deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordToo much direct sun
- fiber_manual_recordAlkaline soil
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How to diagnose pale leaves in Dracaena Lemon Lime
Interveinal yellowing on new growth = iron deficiency. On old growth = magnesium deficiency.
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How to treat pale leaves in Dracaena Lemon Lime
Apply chelated iron or Epsom salt as appropriate. Adjust soil pH.
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Preventing pale leaves in Dracaena Lemon Lime
Use ericaceous compost for acid-loving plants. Feed with micronutrient fertiliser.