Dragon's Eye

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Dragon's Eye'

Genus

Podocarpus

Family

Podocarpaceae

Order

Pinales

How to care for Dragon's Eye

💦 Water

How often to water your Dragon's Eye

Dragon's Eye needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Dragon's Eye in your home

Dragon's Eye may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dragon's Eye in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dragon's Eye

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dragon's Eye: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dragon's Eye after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Dragon's Eye prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Dragon's Eye Water Frequency →

Dragon's Eye Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dragon's Eye may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Dragon's Eye Light Requirements →

Dragon's Eye Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dragon's Eye is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Dragon's Eye does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dragon's Eye →

Best Pots for Dragon's Eye →

When and How to Successfully Repot Dragon's Eye →

What Are Healthy Dragon's Eye Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Dragon's Eye grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Dragon's Eye →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dragon's Eye can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Dragon's Eye Temperature Tolerance →

Dragon's Eye Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Dragon's Eye →

When to Plant Dragon's Eye →

How to Plant Dragon's Eye →

Where to Plant Dragon's Eye →

Winter Care for Dragon's Eye →

Best Companion Plants for Dragon's Eye →

Is Dragon's Eye a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dragon's Eye, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.