Dracaena Problem

There could be one or more of several reasons why the leaves are drooping: make sure when watering (about once every 7-10 days) that the soil feels dry down to the first knuckle before watering again and that the water drains out without allowing the plant to sit in water (if there is a saucer under the plant, a pot within in a pot such as yours, or it is in a pot without drainage holes and it is sitting in the water after watering, then this may lead to root or stem rot ); feed with a slow-release or organic fertilizer formulated for container plants; the potting soil should be a well-draining commercial potting soil or cactus potting soil (sterile and well-draining); needs bright, indirect light. Also mealy bugs are insects that suck the nutrients from the leaves and branches. Get rid of them by washing them off – look for them topside and underneath the leaves – with a strong stream of water. If the infestation is extensive, use q-tips dipped in denatured alcohol (available at your pharmacy) to wipe off the mealybugs, then rinse off with water or spray with Neem oil. Finally, if the leaves continue to droop, suggest you switch to steam iron water – many houseplants come from the rainforest and are sensitive to the salts in tap water. There could also be some disease issues, but we think it is more of a cultural issue as well as mealybug problem. Here is more info: http://www.hgtv.com/landscaping/qa-leaf-spots-on-dracaena/index.html