Dracaena Problem

There could be one or more of several reasons why the leaves are browning: 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 pot within in a pot such as yours, suggest you take out and water in the sink allowing it to drain out completely before returning to the cover pot and make sure the plastic pot has drainage holes ); feed with a slow-release or organic fertilizer formulated for container plants; keep away from heating or air conditioning vents; the potting soil should be a well-draining commercial potting soil or cactus potting soil (sterile and well-draining); needs bright, indirect light. Finally, if the leaves continue to brown, suggest you thoroughly wash the accumulated salts from the soil and 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