Dracaena Fragrans Cintho

Dracaena Fragrans Cintho Care

Dracaena fragrans

What is the plant

Houseplants from the genus Dracaena are resistant to adverse conditions. Therefore, caring for them is great for beginners and for those who are not ready to spend a lot of time and effort on indoor plants. However, Dracaena Fragrans Cintho is large, and you need to consider it when choosing a plant for your home or office.

Dracaena Fragrans Cintho has a light brown long trunk — some specimens can reach a height of up to 7 feet (more than 2 meters). It also has long leaves — up to 15 inches (40 centimeters). During flowering, the plant produces small white flowers that smell like honey.

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Humidity

Normal

Temperature

15°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Dracaena Fragrans Cintho only needs watering when the potting soil is dry. You do not need to water the plant too often to keep it from rotting. In the winter, reduce the watering just to keep the plant from drying out.
Pruning
This plant does not need seasonal pruning. You can prune the plant if the Dracaena sprouts have grown too long and lost their leaves.
Fertilizer
In stores, you can find a special fertilizer for deciduous plants suitable for Dracaena Fragrans Cintho. The plant needs top dressing in spring and autumn, once every two weeks. Dracaena responds well to regular complex fertilizers; however, you need to ensure that the fertilizer does not contain phosphorus.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Dracaena is vulnerable to direct sunlight. You should place the plant in partial shade on the western or eastern window of the house so that your Dracaena Fragrans Cintho will receive a balanced amount of light.
Soil
You should use regular soil for Dracaena or palm trees. In equal proportions, it consists of turf and leafy soil, peat, humus, and sand. A mixture of humus, turf, and sand is also great for Dracaena Fragrans Cintho.
Propagation
Dracaena propagates by cuttings. To do this, you need to cut off the tops of the sprouts or pieces of stems 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long, which you must dip in wet sand or water to form roots. Gardeners recommend cutting Dracaena Fragrans Cintho in spring or autumn.

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Temperature
Dracaena is a southern plant that tolerates heat well and cold poorly. A moderate temperature of 64-72 degrees Fahrenheit (18-22 degrees Celsius) is suitable for Dracaena. In winter, the plant needs a warm temperature of 59-61 Fahrenheit (15-16°C).
Container
The right flowerpot for Dracaena should match the size of its roots. Florists recommend choosing a pot 1-1.5 inches larger than the plant's roots in height and width.
Fun fact
Dracaena Fragrans Cintho can purify the air of harmful substances.