Learn All About Dracaena with our Guide
Dracaena is one of about 170 species of flowering plants in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). They are tough and hardy plants which require little care and can survive most environments and are adaptable to high and low light areas.
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Light |
Dracaena prefer bright indirect light, however they can adjust to low light levels as well. Keep them out of direct sun as this will scorch the leaves. |
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Watering |
Dracaena only need watered once every 2 weeks in the growing season (March-September) and once every 4-5 weeks in Winter. They are particularly drought tolerant and can also tolerate irregular watering to an extent. |
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Humidity |
Dracaena can survive perfectly fine in average household humidity, however to give your Dragon Tree a boost you can mist it. |
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Temperature |
Dracaena are best kept in temperatures between 13-21c near an east or west facing window. |
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Fertilizer |
Dracaena monthly during the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
Dracaena are considered toxic to cats and dogs however non-toxic to humans. |
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Additional Care Information |
Dracaena are drought tolerant, so be sure to not overwater it. Overwatering is the biggest killer of this particular plant. |
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Troubleshooting |
Yellowing leaves at the base of the Dracaena is completely normal as each leaf has a life cycle up to a 1-2 years. Simply remove the old leaves to encourage new growth. Brown leaf tips indicates dry air or underwatering. Water your Dracaena more regularly and mist to improve humidity. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.