Dracaena Dorado
Also known as
Dorado Dragon Tree
Taxonomy
Dracaena fragrans 'Dorado'
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Dracaena Dorado
How often to water your Dracaena Dorado

every 12
Dracaena Dorado 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
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Finding light for Dracaena Dorado in your home

a window
Dracaena Dorado 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 đź’Ş.
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How to fertilize Dracaena Dorado

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 Dracaena Dorado after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Dracaena Dorado
Dracaena Dorado
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.