Dracaena draco is a slow-growing strong tree that belongs to the Asparagaceae family and, in its natural environment, grows in the subtropics and tropics of the African continent. The tree belongs to ornamental plants and is a green-leaved type of Dracaena. Interestingly, the famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus mistakenly placed Dracaena draco in the genus Asparagus, but after some time, he realized the mistake and corrected everything.
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Dracaena draco
Other names: Socotran Dragon Tree
What is the plant
Dracaena draco is easily identified by its broad crowns, which are topped by thin, pointed gray-green leaves that grow up to 60 cm (1.9 ft) long and up to 4 cm (1.5 in) wide.
The flowers are small, grow in bunches, and begin to bloom after the tree is at least 8 years old. Dracaena blooms in summer, once every 14-17 years, and after the first flowering, the trunk begins to grow with a silver-gray color and branches in its upper part. In the trunk, there is a special juice of a sticky consistency that turns red in the open air.
The fruits are small in size, have an orange color, are edible, and look like cherries.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
20°C - 30°C
hardiness zone
min 9b
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Once every two weeks, water the tree with warm water, ensuring that the top layer of soil has time to dry. In winter, the frequency of watering should be limited.
Pruning
Cut stems that do not grow to the desired height, as they can spoil the tree's appearance.
Fertilizer
In spring and summer, the tree needs a water-soluble fertilizer once a month, and with the onset of cold weather, it is not necessary to fertilize.
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Sunlight
Provide the tree with bright, indirect sunlight by placing it near an east- or south-facing window.
Soil
A well-drained cactus and succulent mix, as well as potting mix, is best.
Propagation
In spring or summer, carefully cut a healthy, branching cutting to 1 meter (3 feet) long, allow it to dry, then plant it in a well-drained, slightly moist potting mix.
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Temperature
The ideal temperature for Dracaena draco is 59-86˚F (15-30°C).
Container
Any container with drainage holes will do.
Fun fact
In the past, it was believed that some members of the genus Dracaena could live for thousands of years, but it turned out that this statement was false.
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