Dragon Blood Tree
About Dragon Blood 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 cinnabari
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Dragon Blood Tree
How often to water your Dragon Blood Tree
every 12
Dragon Blood 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 Dragon Blood Tree in your home
a window
Dragon Blood 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 Dragon Blood Tree in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dragon Blood 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 Dragon Blood Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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@YesMandarin Hi!! I wanted to touch base with you about our plant. I just contacted the lady from whom I purchased the #Cinnabari **Here is our conversation: Hi, Kadee. i'm sorry to bother you however I was wondering if you can help me. What's the best way to keep the Cinnabari happy? It seems no matter what I do it gets brown, rust-looking spots on it. Another person I met on the Internet also bought one from you and that person is having similar issues. I am in no way saying that is your fault - I am asking for help. (: I have moved it into my greenhouse for the winter and it doesn't get below 50° in here. It gets lots of bright sun. I water it after the soil has been allowed to dry well. I have it in a very fast-draining soil. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your response. **Her response: Hello! This is a known issue among Dracaena draco growers. Common culprits are high fluoride levels in water depending on where you live and over exposure to direct sunlight… they do love sun and warmth but filtered light is best. They prefer dry conditions as well. There can be many reasons for the spots but the ones mentioned seem to be most common from my experience. I am hopeful that trying filtered water if the fluoride levels are high in your area as well as adjusting its location so that it is receiving filtered light will do the trick and you will see beautiful new growth spot free!! Best, Kadee!🌸😀🌸
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🌱🌱 #scarlettplant
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What wrong?
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Isn’t this a spider plant?
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Hey guys My Xie is a few years old and has one offshoot from each of the 4 stalks. How can I get more offshoots? #LuckyBamboo #Dracaena
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#NewPlantMom Hi there, I’m new to this app and I have 3 plants (so far). I love plants. When do you know when you have to repot a plant? Thanks! And please feel free to add me to your page. Thank you! Jaclyn 😁❤️
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New leaf, this thing has sprung up so fast I was shocked when I first saw it
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Yellowing lucky bamboo? I need some help. My lucky bamboo is yellowing and I can’t figure out why. I just repotted it so could it be stress? I don’t fertilize it and I only use distilled water when needed. Does anyone have any ideas? #unhappyplants #help #LuckyBamboo #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict
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Drooping snake plant My other plants are thriving lately with more sun, but this little snake plant has been very sad ever since I moved apartments. She’s keeled over and all her leaves are drooping. I’ve tried giving less water, more water, more sun, less sun—I don’t know what the problem is! What can I do to make her healthy again?
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Help! I think I initially overwatered her. Then I put her outside on a covered porch and that did nothing. So I put her in late afternoon sun. #Dracaena
Care Summary for Dragon Blood Tree
Dragon Blood 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.
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