Dracaena Hookeriana

Dracaena Hookeriana Care

Dracaena Hookeriana

What is the plant

Dracaena Hookeriana, also known as the 'South African Dragon Tree, is an evergreen shrub/small tree is usually single-stemmed and has bold, leathery, strappy leave. Small attractive white flowers are produced from November to February on tall spikes and are followed by orange berries which are bird attracting.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

3°C - 13°C

Hardiness zone

max 10a

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In the summer, allow the top of the soil to dry out before next watering; in the winter, considerably reduce the amount of water (i.e. water moderately in all seasons). Overwatering is very dangerous because waterlogged soil causes root rot, which affects the above-ground parts of the plant. Dracaena does well in the dry household air but should be misted and wiped with a damp sponge from time to time.
Pruning
Pruning is not needed.
Fertilizer
During the period of growth from April to August, feed Dracaena every two weeks with foliage plant fertilizer.

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Sunlight
It grows best in the bright and indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight. Because direct sunlight will burn the leaves. In Indoors, keep the plants in an east or west-facing window out of direct sun or in a shaded southern window.
Temperature
Temperature: It prefers the ideal room temperature between 65°F – 75°F / 18°C – 24°C. Under 55°F/12°C is going to harm the plant which may become noticeable if the leaves begin curling.
Additional
The short answer is no. Dracaena is toxic to both cats and dogs. Or rather saponin, a chemical compound that is found in the plant, is toxic to them. A dog eating dracaena leaves can result in vomiting (sometimes with and sometimes without blood), diarrhea, weakness, drooling, loss of appetite, and depression. Dracaena Hookeriana, also known as the 'South African Dragon Tree, is an evergreen shrub/small tree is usually single-stemmed and has bold, leathery, strappy leave. Small attractive white flowers are produced from November to February on tall spikes and are followed by orange berries which are bird attracting. .