How to tend a Dracaena draco

Also known as: Palma draco (L.) Mill., Asparagus draco L., Stoerkia draco (L.) Crantz, Yucca draco (L.) Carrière, Dracaena resinifera Salisb., Draco arbor Garsault, Draco draco (L.) Linding., Draco dragonalis Crantz, Drakaina draco (L.) Raf., Dracaena draco var. strictifolia Hayne, Dracaena draco var. laxifolia Hayne, Dracaena draco var. pendulifolia Hayne, Dracaena draco var. angustifolia Schult.

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Take more sunlight during spring and autumn, put in places with scattered light in summer

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Agavaceae, Dracaena
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height 35 cm-600 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in spring and summer, fruiting period August-September
Flower colors
white, fruit yellow
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