Dragon Tree
4.5 out of 5 (291 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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Who can help please How do I stop the leaves from get brown and dying
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What wrong?
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Dracena Help Sheās been dropping her leaves she was fine for a while when I moved her to a bright location but then I left for camping for a few days and came back to her leaves all dropped and yellow, any help?
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I repotted my dragon the other night and I must have overwatered it. Itās falling apart. I tried to poke holes in the soil to get some air. The container has drain holes. Iām not sure what to do #Dracaena #Dyingplant #help
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Can this dragon tree be straightened? This guy has been with us for a long time. He was initially tied to a gardening pole thing but wasnāt adjusted as time went on. So instead of growing vertical, heās growing horizontal. I know I canāt just straighten him all at once or he will snap. Is it worth gradually straightening him or should I just snip him to start fresh with a bunch of minis? We did snip off a branch (Bruce Lee) before that was growing wonky and plant him. Heās still growing wonky (last pic). Thanks!
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Losing Leaves #Dracaena hello any ideas why by bottom leaves are dying? Not sure if it needs more sun or more water?
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My dragon trees leaves drying up and looking like a burnt orange š² #Dracaena
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Is my dragon tree okay? Are they meant to look this brittle? #dragontree #dracaena #planttherapy #happyplants I thought that Draconis looked brittle. Is he okay? I've noticed he has very few leaves on some sprouts, and the edges of some leaves are brown and yellow. All answers are appreciated! #dracaena #dragontree #planttherapy #happyplants
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Can I repot the dragon tree now? My dragon tree is desperate for a new home as roots have pocked out from the vase bottom. Can I repot it now in a bigger pot or is it too late? Thanks!
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help! My Dracaena seems to be sick or sad and ai donāt know what to do! His plants keep turning yellow and falling off. Iāve washed them repeatedly and even reported her with fresh new well drained soil and nothing seems to work. Every morning more yellow leaves appear. Help! #Dracaena #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #GreggersSupportingGreggers #Greggers
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 190
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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