Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
About Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
Did you know the genus name Dracaena comes from the Greek for ‘female dragon’? Some plants in this genus have thick, red resin which was reminiscent of dragon blood! 🐲 Dracaenas are native to Africa, Asia, and northern Australia, and are known for being super easy to care for. Some species can go months without water, and many can grow well in low sunlight.
Taxonomy
Dracaena aletriformis
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Dracaena hookeriana, Dracaena latifolia, Draco hookeriana and Pleomele hookeriana
How to care for Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
How often to water your Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
every 12
Large-Leaved Dragon Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Large-Leaved Dragon Tree in your home
a window
Large-Leaved Dragon Tree can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
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 Large-Leaved Dragon Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What’s going on with my Dracaena? I got this plant 6 months ago, just from a supermarket after moving to a new place with my partner. We got a Monstera at the same time, which has been absolutely thriving and I’m so happy with it! But this Dracaena hasn’t grown much at all, although there’s maybe a bit of growth in the middle? Over the last 2-3 months it’s started to have a few crispy tips and marks on the leaves. I water it when Greg tells me to and I’ve tried to give it regular sun as much as I can. Does anyone know why it might not be doing very well, and is there anything I can do?
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I would like to repot my snake plant. What size pot should I use and should It be a clay pot? #Dracaena
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This was gifted to me two months ago bc I have East, Southeast and South facing windows up in a condo. Originally it was by the window but I realized it doesn’t like direct sun so I moved it out of direct sun. Ever since it came (from west facing windows in a house) first it was turning brown from direct sun but now it’s turning yellow, what does this mean and how do I fix it. I was doing 2 cups of water once a week
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I got a new plant! #PlantsMakePeopleHappy @Preciousplants1 @4eva
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PSA: Snake plants are certified drama queens. Mine launched itself off the shelf today, spilled soil everywhere, then casually revealed it’s been growing a pup this whole time. “I’m fine, by the way.” 🌱 🥹 #SnakePlant #DramaticPlants #NewGrowth
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Why are the leaves yellowing? This plant is less than 3 ft from the window, I water when the soil is dry through. But for the past week the leaves have slowly gotten more yellow. Please help #Dracaena
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Yellow spotty leaves what to do #Dracaena
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#happyplants #newgrowth #snakeplant #plantsmakepeoplehappy Indeed they do make people happy! Almost two months after I brought it home, this is the second set of 3 pups showing up. It feels amazing. #plantaddict
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My snake plant delivered with a browning drippy tip. Do I just leave it as is and not trim that piece off? #Dracaena
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Very sudden just started getting yellow leaves , soil seems very dry to me water every 2-3 weeks been in same spot for over a year was doing great then this ! #Dracaena
Care Summary for Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
Large-Leaved Dragon Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.