From what I understand, and do with mine, the Dracaena marginata needs indirect light. I also water only when it's starting to dry out to about an inch down into the soil. I would try keeping it in the corner, and not moving it around so much.

Chandres

has it been in the same pot for three years? if so,maybe it needs to be repotted.

Hi,

Thanks for the advice. I repotted it last year so it shouldn't be that. I don't water frequently either. It droops no matter where I put it, except in the corner next to a window which doesn't get that much light. I just don't know what to do with it. I'll just leave it be so at least the leaves won't droop. I wanted to give him better light, though it looks like that isn't going to happen. *Sigh*

Is the potting mix you repotted in staying too wet? Either that or the roots are compacted into a ball and cant get enough moisture. I would inspect the roots, and if nothing is wrong I'd keep it where it is. Plants sulk sometimes when moved around too much.

Jen

I can appreciate your post Sharon because I have the same problem. My plant has never really thrived. I wonder if it's my water. It is odd that I have can be so successful with some plants and just can't seem to figure out others. So far peace lilies, a janet craig and this draceana have managed to stump me. There are lot's of other plants that have died on me for various reasons, but I have seriously tried to figure out what those 3 plants need and I've just not been able to. I hope you will get lot's of responses

Thanks again everyone:) The soil/rootball is fine. The soil is fast draining and I don't over water. I think he may be sulking too so I'll leave him alone now:)

Tootswisc- Thanks for the comment. I have a huge peace lily that my mother-in-law gave me 5 years ago which was a clump from her peace lily. Mine blooms constantly for me and hers never bloomed for her. Go figure. You never know I guess. Now if I could only make this dracaena happy...

Jen is right, I think you're moving it around too much! No plant really likes to be moved around a lot. It may take some time, but where ever you leave it it will eventually get acclimated. That south-east window would be best IMHO.

And when it comes to watering, a fellow gardenweber and dracaena expert (whose name ascapes me at the moment!) once said that D. marginata get a dark spot on their trunk when they're sufficiently moist. When the spot disappears it's time to water. Infallible method!

I believe it was watergal who said that, and she said the dark spot appears when the plant is too wet, as in, in danger of rotting out due to overwatering.

I don't know if this will help any, as you have gotten good advice already. The company that I work for, they have plants all through the building and I am their caretaker. I had several Dracenas and the 3 that did the best were in a long hallway without any type of light except for the overhead florescent lighting. The main thing on these is not to overwater. Also on all of the plants I have, there is a tube that runs down to the bottom of the pot to the bottom and I just add water there. I sometimes moisten the top of the soil, but not much. I would leave plants where they seem happiest. Hope this helps some.

Thanks again for all your help. I decided I will just leave him where he is, at least there he doesn't droop. Like I said, I had him for 3 (or 4) years and he's always been like that. I take good care not to overwater at all either, so I know it's not that. I just hope he's happy where he is that's all...again Thank you:)

Ben, Marginata's are one of the pretties Dracaenas around..especially variegated.
You said you keep it on the dry side..but when you water, do you soak thoroughly? Little sips here and there isn't good, and can harm a plant.
Marginatas need to dry between waterings, but they need a hearty drink when thirsty..My marginata is in a huge pot, but there's 3 types living in this pot.
If possible, carry your plant to a sink/shower and let water run over leaves..If you set in the tub, let sit inside shower a few hours to a day. If water aims at soil, it's no biggie, as long as the soil isn't drenched to begin with..Aim water on foliage 2-3 minutes..close shower curtain for added humidity..though Marginata's dislike wet feet, they enjoy humidity. Shower wkly..
If your plant is happy in the corner, keep it there..I agree with other posters, plants shouldn't be moved around. Good luck, Toni
They need to adapt to one spot.

I have mine several feet back from a lower light window and it looks great. I think indirect light is best, I have burned these plants in too much sun.

Could the drooping be a water issue? Mine droops when dry, but they could also droop if too wet. They seem to get rootbound fast and use up their water quickly, maybe next time you see it drooping check the soil, really get your fingers in there, and see if maybe it is dry down by the roots.

Depending on pot size, sometimes it's difficult testing soil..If the container is larger than 12", sticking finger in soil doesn't work as well as it does testing smaller pots..That's why guages are used, but economically speaking, lifting pot works fine..if plant is light weight when lifted, you can bet soil is dry..if heavy, even if top soil looks crumbly, mid to lower soil is moist.
IMO, Marginatas prefer dry well-draing soil, but need a hearty drink when dry..they also enjoy humidity..I mist its leaves daily, and set in shower every week or two.
Bright light works fine, but depending on the species, (variegated) needs more sun than green w/red edge..otherwise the pink/green and/or red leaf loses color. There's a pic in the Plant Expert Plant book of a red leaf marginata..beautiful plant..But to keep leaves red, sun is mandatory..I think they'd adapt to full sun, even direct summer light, but placing in driect sun would have to be done gradually, especially if wintered indoors. I rotatee marginatas, but keep pink and reds closer to light in south windows..Drooping occurs when soil is over or underwatered..it takes experimenting. Also, marges prefer cooler temps than other Dracaenas..Hot, stuffy rooms invite mites and mealy..Toni