If a dragon tree is not cared for properly, it quickly loses its charm as a houseplant. That's why we have all the helpful care tips for you.
The dragon tree (Dracaena) is a very frugal houseplant that is satisfied with little attention. However, there are things you need to keep in mind when caring for your dragon tree to keep it happy. We'll tell you which care measures you shouldn't forget and give you valuable tips.
The care of the dragon tree is essentially limited to watering, fertilizing, cutting and repotting. In the following section we explain when the right time is for the steps mentioned and what you should consider when carrying them out.
Water the dragon tree: How often and how much?
The dragon tree needs a constant supply of moisture. Due to its original origin from tropical and subtropical areas, it is used to relatively constant conditions all year round, which is also reflected in its water requirements. However, the roots of the dragon tree are very sensitive to waterlogging. To avoid this, do a finger test before watering and feel how much moisture is left in the soil.
Fertilize the dragon tree: How often and how much?
The dragon tree only needs regular fertilization in the phase of greatest growth (March to August). An organic fertilizer that provides nutrients over a long period of time is best suited for this. Furthermore, organic fertilizers have a very positive effect on the structural properties of the plant substrate, which contributes to good permeability, water supply and the avoidance of waterlogging. The Plantura organic universal fertilizer offers exactly the right ratio of ingredients for vigorous growth of your dragon tree. Due to its fine grain structure, it can simply be placed on the surface of the potting soil without being worked into it. By watering lightly, you can ensure that the nutrients are dissolved more quickly and get to the roots. However, the application of organic fertilizer is onlyapplicable in normal culture, in hydroponics one must still fall back on liquid fertilizer.
You can find more information about fertilizing your dragon tree here.
Caution: If you mean too well, you can quickly damage your dragon tree, as it is very sensitive to over-fertilization. The principle "less is more" should therefore be taken into account.
Repot Dragon Tree
The dragon tree is a plant where regular repotting makes perfect sense. On the one hand, the soil is loosened by the substrate exchange and thus the permeability for air and water is increased. On the other hand, the root ball grows with the above-ground part of the dragon tree, which is why your dragon tree will be happy about a larger planter when repotting. You can find more information about repotting the dragon tree in our special article.
Pruning Dragon Tree
Basically, a dragon tree can do without regular pruning. If you don't like the branching any more, more dry or wilted leaves are hanging down or your darling is simply outgrowing you, you can cut it back without any problems.
The best time to prune a dragon tree is at the beginning of spring. Your dragon tree is then about to reach its greatest growth phase and can quickly compensate for the biomass lost through the cut. Basically, a cut can also be carried out at any other time of the year if the circumstances require it. We offer you detailed instructions in our special article on cutting the dragon tree.
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