Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree)

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Dracaena draco, colloquially known as the Dragon Tree, is an iconic tree native to the Canary Islands. Its striking appearance, characterized by a branching pattern resembling an umbrella and succulent, blue-green leaves, makes it a favorite among gardeners and landscape artists. As it matures, it oozes a red sap, which historically has been referred to as 'dragon's blood', adding to its mystique.

Common Name: Dragon Tree
Botanical Name: Dracaena draco
Mature Height: 6-9m
Mature Width: 3-4m
Foliage: Blue-green, lance-shaped, arching
Flowering period: Infrequent; small white or green flowers when mature
Form/Habit: Single trunk, branching out into an umbrella-like canopy
Uses: Feature plant, tropical and subtropical gardens, indoor plant in well-lit areas
Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
Tolerates: Drought, salt spray
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance: Low; occasional removal of old leaves
Water requirement: Low; water sparingly and allow soil to dry between watering

Planting your Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree)
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How to Plant Dracaena draco

Site Selection: Well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded location. Can also thrive indoors if given ample light.
Soil Preparation: Use a mix that provides good drainage. Sandy loam with a bit of organic matter is ideal.
Hole Digging: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
Planting: Place the tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and water well.

Caring For Your Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree)
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Caring for Dracaena draco

Watering: Allow soil to dry between watering. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Mulching: Mulch around the base, but ensure it doesn’t touch the trunk.
Pruning: Mostly unnecessary, but dead or unwanted branches can be removed for aesthetics.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called the Dragon Tree? When the bark or leaves are cut, they secrete a red resin, historically referred to as 'dragon's blood'.
Is it suitable as a houseplant? Yes, provided it receives sufficient light, it can thrive indoors.

Description

Dracaena draco, colloquially known as the Dragon Tree, is an iconic tree native to the Canary Islands. Its striking appearance, characterized by a branching pattern resembling an umbrella and succulent, blue-green leaves, makes it a favorite among gardeners and landscape artists. As it matures, it oozes a red sap, which historically has been referred to as 'dragon's blood', adding to its mystique.

Common Name: Dragon Tree
Botanical Name: Dracaena draco
Mature Height: 6-9m
Mature Width: 3-4m
Foliage: Blue-green, lance-shaped, arching
Flowering period: Infrequent; small white or green flowers when mature
Form/Habit: Single trunk, branching out into an umbrella-like canopy
Uses: Feature plant, tropical and subtropical gardens, indoor plant in well-lit areas
Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
Tolerates: Drought, salt spray
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance: Low; occasional removal of old leaves
Water requirement: Low; water sparingly and allow soil to dry between watering

Planting your Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree)

How to Plant Dracaena draco

Site Selection: Well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded location. Can also thrive indoors if given ample light.
Soil Preparation: Use a mix that provides good drainage. Sandy loam with a bit of organic matter is ideal.
Hole Digging: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
Planting: Place the tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and water well.

Caring For Your Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree)

Caring for Dracaena draco

Watering: Allow soil to dry between watering. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Mulching: Mulch around the base, but ensure it doesn’t touch the trunk.
Pruning: Mostly unnecessary, but dead or unwanted branches can be removed for aesthetics.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dracaena draco (Dragon Tree)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called the Dragon Tree? When the bark or leaves are cut, they secrete a red resin, historically referred to as 'dragon's blood'.
Is it suitable as a houseplant? Yes, provided it receives sufficient light, it can thrive indoors.

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