dragon tree

Also known as: dragon's blood tree

A slow-growing evergreen tree becoming sparsely branched, with terminal rosettes of sword-shaped leaves to 60cm in length and, on mature plants only, panicles of greenish-white flowers in summer followed by orange-red fruits

Scientific classification

Species: dragon tree (Dracaena draco)
Genus: Dracaena
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of dragon tree

Distribution map

Macaronesia, Morocco

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of dragon tree

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dragon tree care guide

Water when upper soil begins to dry, avoid soggy roots
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when upper soil begins to dry, avoid soggy roots

Fertilizing

Balanced feed every few weeks in warm growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 18 to 21°C in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings and leafless stem sections in spring with bottom heat

Growing

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in full light and shade from hot sun and with moderate humidity. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to autumn and keep just moist in winter. If growth is weak, plants can be cut back to within 15cm of the base in spring. Tolerant of low light levels indoors

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