Dragon Tree Plant
Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco) is a tree growing 10-20 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, peat-based
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
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 plant, air purifier.
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
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Aphids.
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Miticides containing abamectin.