Dragon tree has yellow spots

Stippling due to incorrect site conditions

The so-called Leaf spot disease Occasionally attacks dragon trees, but it does not manifest itself through yellowish, but rather through tan and spots on the leaves that look like damage caused by feeding. However, other reasons are also conceivable, for example:

• inappropriate Site conditions
• wrong care
• Pests

Regarding the chosen location, drafts in dragon trees right by the window can be a factor. Dragon trees should also be roughly the same all year round Temperatures be exposed. Light resp. Yellow spots on the leaves can be an indication of a location that is too sunny and at the same time too cool, especially if the spots also form on the older leaves.

Pests on the dragon tree

There are different types of Mealybugs and scale insectswhich can be responsible for yellow spots on the dragon tree leaves. The one with bare

eye Visible infestation can be washed off mechanically with a sharp jet of water, as a result the plant should too repotted will. the Clay balls(€ 22.65 at Amazon *) a so-called Hydroponics offer pests hardly any retreats and at the same time usually have a positive effect on them Root health of the dragon tree, which is very sensitive to persistent waterlogging can react.

Fertilize and water the dragon tree properly

Problems in caring for the dragon tree are often too common to water return. However, yellow spots on the leaves can also be the first harbingers of a complete Yellowing of the leaves as a symptom of iron deficiency. Especially with dragon trees in Hydroponics you should be on a regular intake of Liquid fertilizer be careful with the irrigation water, as the plants do not get any nutrients in the usual way with this form of culture Earth be able to record.