Dracaena leaf drop

Dracaenas gradually shed oldest leaves and expose bare cane as they grow. Rapid loss, loosened new leaves, or a soft crown is a different pattern.

Keep the cane and roots sound

Check moisture deep in the pot, remove runoff, and let the upper portion of mix dry between waterings. Move the plant away from cold glass and drafts.

If the cane softens or the crown collapses, inspect roots and retain only sound tissue. Stable leaf loss limited to the oldest lower leaves does not require repotting or removing green leaves from the crown.