Striped dracaena Care

This plant does not need a lot of water, so always wait until the top layer of soil dries out. For watering, use purified water, ideally distilled.

This plant accepts pruning without problems, although it does not require it. You can remove dead leaves or mold your Dracaena into the desired shape.

It is necessary to provide the plant with additional nutrients during the growing period. To do this, use a balanced fertilizer once or twice a month.

Dracaena deremensis prefers to grow in low or medium indirect light but cannot withstand direct sunlight. Therefore, put a pot with plants on the West or North windowsill or in the middle of the room.

Choose well-draining soil with plenty of nutrients. You can take universal soil for leafy plants and add perlite or peat to make it looser.

You can propagate the plant using top cuttings or side cuttings. To do this, cut the cuttings with disinfected garden shears and place them in clean water, which must be changed regularly. In a few weeks, you will see the roots.

Warneckii does best at 60-70°F (15-21ºC) but will not tolerate cold temperatures. Therefore, keep the plant away from drafts.

Dracaena deremensis "Warneckii" grows slowly, like most plants of its identification. Therefore, it should be transplanted once every three years, choosing a slightly larger container with drainage holes. The material of the pot does not matter.

This plant filters airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde.