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Dracaena 'Mikado'

4.8 out of 5 (22 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

About Dracaena 'Mikado'

Records of Dracaena fossils have been found in Europe and North Africa, near the site of the Tethys Ocean, which existed 252 to 66 million years ago. More recently, snake plant leaves and stems have been used to treat fever, pain, bleeding, and inflammation throughout many cultures in Africa and India. 🤒

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dracaena 'Mikado'

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Dracaena bacularis 'Mikado'

How to care for Dracaena 'Mikado'

💦 Water

How often to water your Dracaena 'Mikado'

Dracaena 'Mikado' 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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☀️ Light

Finding light for Dracaena 'Mikado' in your home

Dracaena 'Mikado' 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 Dracaena 'Mikado' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dracaena 'Mikado'

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Dracaena 'Mikado' is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Dracaena 'Mikado' →

Common Dracaena 'Mikado' Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Dracaena 'Mikado' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Dracaena 'Mikado' Water Frequency →

Dracaena 'Mikado' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dracaena 'Mikado' 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 in your home 🏡.

Dracaena 'Mikado' Light Requirements →

Dracaena 'Mikado' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dracaena 'Mikado' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Dracaena 'Mikado' Edible? →

Dracaena 'Mikado' Toxicity to Cats →

Dracaena 'Mikado' Toxicity to Dogs →

Dracaena 'Mikado' Toxicity to Humans →

💨 Humidity

Dracaena 'Mikado' enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Dracaena 'Mikado' Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Dracaena 'Mikado' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dracaena 'Mikado' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Dracaena 'Mikado' →

What Are Healthy Dracaena 'Mikado' Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Dracaena 'Mikado' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Dracaena 'Mikado' →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Dracaena 'Mikado' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Dracaena 'Mikado' is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Dracaena 'Mikado' bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Dracaena 'Mikado' Flowers →

Common Dracaena 'Mikado' Flower Problems →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Dracaena 'Mikado' is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Dracaena 'Mikado' Lifecycle →

Dracaena 'Mikado' Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Dracaena 'Mikado' →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dracaena 'Mikado' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Dracaena 'Mikado' Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Dracaena 'Mikado' can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Dracaena 'Mikado' →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dracaena 'Mikado', since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Dracaena 'Mikado' →

What Eats Dracaena 'Mikado'? →

Care Summary for Dracaena 'Mikado'

Dracaena 'Mikado'

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.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 18

Fast grower 6

Easy to propagate 2

Blooms easily 1

Large, lush leaves 1

@@soff

4 Plants

80 XP

Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region of Denmark

01/03/2022

my guy has survived without water for a bit too long. strong boy

Survivor

Dracaena 'Mikado' plant photo by @soff named kurt on Greg, the plant care app.

@@mikaelag

15 Plants

315 XP

12/19/2021

Stop hovering over the plant, i.e. leave it alone. I water about once a month or twice depending on soil conditions. Be careful with its little spikes tho as it it quite fragile.

Survivor