Plant Care Dragon Tree

Dragon Tree

About Dragon Tree

Did you know the genus name Dracaena comes from the Greek for ā€˜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 Magenta
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Dragon Tree

Water

How often to water your Dragon Tree

Water needs for Dragon Tree
0.5 cups
every 12

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.

Calculate water needs of Dragon Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Dragon Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dragon Tree: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

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 šŸ’Ŗ.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dragon Tree in your home šŸ”.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Dragon Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dragon Tree: 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 Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Dragon Tree

Dragon Tree

Dragon Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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