Dragon Tree
4.5 out of 5 (290 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Dragon Tree
Did you know the genus name Dracaena comes from the Greek for āfemale dragonā? Some plants in this genus have thick, red resin which was reminiscent of dragon blood! š² 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 reflexa var. angustifolia
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Madagasgar Dragon, Aron and Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia
How to care for Dragon Tree
How often to water your Dragon Tree
every 12
Dragon Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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 Tree in your home
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 šŖ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dragon Tree in your home š”.
How to fertilize 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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
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Meet another new dragon treeā¦ Toothless. Another save from Target. She is just as beautiful as the previous one. #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #DragonTree #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #NewPlants
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New plant! Meet Norberta my Dragon Tree. Found at Target. She is beautiful! #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #DragonTree
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My dragon plant is dropping its lower leaves. Is this normal?
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Yellowing Leaves? This is a newer friend, brought home a few weeks ago and had some transplant yellowing; still in its nursery pot, seemingly new soil and getting some yellow leaves. Itās in a room with constant ambient light, gets direct sun on the pot maybe an hour a day but never on the actual leaves. Only watered once (with fertilizer, wondering if thatās an issue?) since itās been home; any tips on stopping the yellowing? #Dracaena
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Meet Lady Verdonna ššæš āmy dragon tree diva who doesnāt just sit, she reigns. Her leaves? Pure drama š. Her pot? A moody gray throne šŖš«ļø fit for a botanical queen. She once survived a Parisian conservatory and a scandalous affair with a cellist named BenoĆ®t š»š. I mist her with gossip and water her with reverence š¦šÆļø. Sheās not dĆ©cor, sheās dynasty āØšŖ“šø. #LadyVerdonna #PlantRoyalty #BotanicalDrama #SelfRomance #IndoorJungle šš±šāāļøšŖš¬ļøš
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How can I get my dragon tree healthy #Dracaena
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šæāØ āTreeyoncĆ©: A Verdant Vignetteā āØšæ In the parlour of my solitude šŖšÆļø, where granite dreams do gleam šŖØš«, A sovereign sapling took her place š±āa chlorophyll queen supreme šš. Not birthed of mere soil š§ŗ, nay! She emerged from myth and melody š¶š, A fronded phoenix š¦, coiffed in emerald lace šāāļøšæ: behold TreeyoncĆ©ās legacy. ššø Her leavesānay, her tresses šāāļøācascade with pointed grace š, Each strand a whisper of ancestral jungles š³šŗ, each curve a divaās embrace š. She does not photosynthesize šāshe performs light absorption š, Turning photons into fame āØ, and oxygen into opulence ššØ. Oh, TreeyoncĆ©! Not a houseplant šŖ“, but a horticultural harbinger š®, A botanical BeyoncĆ© š¤š“, with roots that vogue šŗ and stems that linger š§āāļø. She does not merely grow šāshe ascends š, Commanding the countertop like a stage š¬, where lesser ferns pretend š. So let the world take heed š£: This is not foliage š. This is fame incarnate š«. She is chloroplast couture š, she is verdant veritĆ© šØ, She is TreeyoncĆ©āand she shall not be repotted š«šŖ“.
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Itās sadly declining. I am not sure what Iām doing wrong. š #Dracaena
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Did I over water my dragon tree? Hi, I have had this plant for about a week. The soil was completely dry so we have it a good watering. I usually give a good amount of water and watch the water drain from the bottom. I watered 4 days ago and when I came home today (I was out of town), a decent amount of leaves were brown. I live in the desert and it's pretty dry here. My plants that like humidity live in the bathroom. It gets decent sun, but not direct and some humi6when we shower. We might have had some rainy days when we were gone so they might not have had much sunlight. I already removed a few completely brown leaves. Do I just cut the bad leaves and water less next time? Thanks!
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Weird stuff appeared on my Dragon Tree's soil. Hi!! Does anyone know if this stuff growing on Harry's soil is an issue?
Care Summary for 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 doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 189
Fast grower 79
Browns easily 70
Large, lush leaves 67
Easy to propagate 23
Blooms easily 11
Pest magnet 10
01/27/2022
Love the red coloring on the leaves. Looks very elegant. Keeps growing taller and taller.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
01/07/2022
Resilient in my experience. Not the fastest grower.
Survivor
12/22/2021
Hard time keeping this plant healthy inside. Does great outside in the summer and then limps begrudgingly through the winter.
Browns easily
Pest magnet
11/24/2021
Super easy plant. Doesnāt need water all that often and is pretty good at telling you when it does (it gets droopy).
Survivor
11/07/2021
Love the dragon tree. So easy just water and leave.
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
11/01/2021
It having good luck with my dragon trees at all
Browns easily
10/28/2021
I love how the leaves very clearly tell me when it needs water. āOh are you droopy and sad? Want a drink?ā
10/15/2021
Resilient
10/12/2021
This is one of the only trees that has survived being owned by me. š Iām getting better and itās looking much better now too. Itās definitely a survivor!
Survivor
10/04/2021
Resilient
Survivor
09/17/2021
Super easy! I really donāt do anything to her but water and sunlight!
Survivor
09/06/2021
Very pretty but somewhat hard to take care of. Browns fairly easily. Not very beginners friendly.
Pest magnet
Browns easily
09/05/2021
So cuteeee
Survivor
09/02/2021
Iām
Not having a great experience with this plant but Iām learning to take care of it fast cause it was dying fast now Iām hanging on by a string
Browns easily
08/07/2021
This plant will bounce back after a little neglect
Survivor
08/06/2021
Love my dragon tree! Easy to look after and does well if left alone for a while.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
07/29/2021
Sheās a strong independent woman and fights even when itās a cat trying to use her as a scratching post
Easy to propagate
Survivor
07/28/2021
Simple plant an easy back broās fast and survives bugs
Easy to propagate
Survivor
07/27/2021
Doing great
Survivor
07/26/2021
It hasnāt grown much in the couple years Iāve had it. I love a plant that blooms and I can see itās nee growth. This ons has only really got taller. That is all.
Survivor
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