Question
Jim, I know you told Brian not to panic, but I'm there already.  I'm working on my 2nd Dracaena Fragrans Massangeana (Corn Plant)--one died already of fungus, supposedly a good indoor plant that needs "medium light, moderately moist soil (and) warm home temperatures."  I'm not a "green thumb" and, I too, am horrified at the beads or eggs I'm seeing in the soil of this replacement I got about 9 months ago where 1 of the 2 trunks have already died.  The remaining trunk's leaves are starting to yellow and die one by one.  I'm thinking the soil is infected.  Also, the plant is in the plastic pot (with holes) it came in, which is inside a clear plastic bag, which is then inside a planter I purchased.  Too much overkill?  Is this a drainage problem?  Should I remove the plastic bag from the plastic pot, and simply leave the plant in the pot it came in within the planter?  I think this plant is going to be a gone-r.

Answer
Hi Kisha, drainage is your biggest problem.  Draceana are very likely to rot if water is left in a saucer constantly, the bag is even worse.  Your plant may be too far gone to save but place it in front of the brightest window you have.  Do not water it until the soil feels dry.  When you water, water thoroughly to saturate the root ball, then wait again for the soil to dry.
The "eggs" are indeed fertilizer.  They are helping your plant, not hurting it.
If the planter does not drain, one hour after you water, lift the plant out and pour off the excess water.  Never allow it to stand in water for more than as hour or so.
Remember this...THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HOUSEPLANT!
Only outdoor plants that tolerate indoor conditions.  You must mimic it's natural growing conditions by giving it the correct amount of light and water.  Jim