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.
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
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 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Large-Leaved Dragon Tree in your home 🏡.
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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Some leaves are brownish, im not very good with plant so every tips are good! Is that normal? I bought it a month ago and i feel like shes not doing good #Dracaena
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This my lucky bamboo named Bambi it so healthy don’t u think #HappyPlants #NewGrowth #goodvibesonly
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Help! I repotted and she’s stressed ☹️ #Dracaena Gurus! 7 foot Dracaena that I had to repot (roots were staying wet too long…). Dry patches starting at tips and sometimes where the light green spots are. I’m afraid to water as she dry only to 2inches into the soil. I assume she’s stressed by the repot and that she doesn’t have disease…I moved her 3feet Northeast position to 5feet Southwest (needed the ceiling height!). NOTE: the root ball was not totally intact when repotted. About half of it got separated 😩. Any feedback or advice?
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Why is it turning brown, looks like it's dying. Only had 2 months? #Dracaena
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If a cat eats this plant will they die or just get sick? #Dracaena
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Is this plant suffering from etiolation? I have it about a foot away from an east facing window so it should be getting enough sun.  #Dracaena
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What is wrong with my plant? #Dracaena
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Help! Why is it turning brown? Too much water? Not enough? What can I do to help it? #Dracaena
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Raggedy Dust Mites Ughhhh they got my bamboo! What should I do!!? Toss it? Cut the leaves?
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Yellow brownish tip on one leaf #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.