Dracena Red
Dracaena cinnabari

Dracaena Red Plant

DRACAENA, possibly referring to Dracaena, is a versatile indoor plant. Provide well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Allow the soil to partially dry between waterings. Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove any discoloured or damaged leaves.


Picture illustrating Dracaena Red plant

Habit

Shrub

Height

1 to 2 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well Drained, peat-based

Shade

Indirect light to shade

Moisture

Moist

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Madagascar

Climatic Condition

Tropical, warm

Temperature (°)

18 to 30

Humidity (%)

60 to 90

Potting media

Peat-perlite mix

Fertilizers

Organic fertilizers

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

200 to 800 g

Flowering Time

Rarely flowers

Soil Ph level

5.5 to 6.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.4 to 1.2

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Indoor decorative plant, absorbs toxins from air.

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

 brown spot

Leaves turn yellow and roots get rot and smelly.

Avoid water logged conditions . Remove the effected part of the plant and destroy. 

Etridiazole + Thiophanate methyl fungicide can be sprayed. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

Likely an ornamental variant, beneficial for air purification.

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