Dragon Tail Plant Care

Dragon Tail Plant needs regular watering. Make sure that the soil dries only on the surface of the container. In winter, you need to reduce the frequency and thoroughness of watering.

Epipremnum pinnatum needs pruning of withered sprouts. Pruning will also allow you to control the shape and size of your plant.

You do not need to use fertilizer for this plant. Dragon Tail Plant gets its nutrients from soil and sunlight. You only can use vine fertilizer from April to September.

Dragon Tail Plant needs bright diffused light, and direct sunlight can be dangerous for your plant. Dragon Tail Plant also grows well in partial shade. From the lack of light, the plant will look lethargic; its growth will slow down. You can place it on an east or west window.

The best option for a Dragon Tail Plant is organic soil with good drainage, such as perlite. Gardeners recommend choosing the soil that will help the roots of the plant get more oxygen. You can use soil for vines and add large drainage.

To propagate, cut a length with a few leaves approximately 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) below the leaf node. Put the cutting in a jar with water with the node submerged. After a month the roots should start forming. When roots are 4 inches (10cm) long, transplant it into the pot.

Dragon Tail Plant is a tropical plant, so low temperatures, and drafts are dangerous for it. The best temperature for this plant in summer is 77-72 degrees Fahrenheit (25-22 degrees Celsius). In winter, the temperature should not fall below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius)

You need a small container with a drainage hole at the bottom. When transplanting, you need to choose a container slightly larger than the previous one.

Epipremnum pinnatum is an excellent air purifier; you can even feel the difference when the plant is in your home.