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The Dracaena dossier

Dracaena

The Dracaena grows in the tropics of Africa, where some species grow into centuries-old trees. Its name means dragon's blood tree, after the red resin that some species produce.

In the home, the Dracaena has an architectural appearance: characterful trunks with crowns of graceful, often drawn leaves.

Light
Water
Growth rate
Care Easy care
Pet friendly No
Height 100 - 220 cm

The care year

little to plenty
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Placement and light

The Dracaena has few requirements: a place with average light is enough, although it grows faster the lighter it is. Only avoid bright afternoon sun on the leaves.

It is also easy in terms of temperature; above 12 degrees is fine. Variegated leaves keep their markings best in a lighter spot.

Water and feeding

The Dracaena drinks little: only water when the top half of the potting soil feels dry. In summer, once a week is more than sufficient, in winter once every two to three weeks.

Too much water is the biggest pitfall; the thick trunks store moisture themselves. Feeding is only necessary once a month during the growing season.

Is something wrong with your Dracaena?

Yellow leaves and a soft trunk indicate too much water. Brown leaf tips indicate dry air or fluorine in tap water; spraying helps. It is normal that the bottom leaf gradually falls off, so the characteristic bare trunk grows. Check sticky leaves for scale.

Repotting and pot choice

A Dracaena grows slowly and only needs to be repotted once every three years, preferably in the spring. Choose a slightly larger, stable pot and well-drained soil. You can find the matching decorative pots directly on this page.

Toxic to pets?

The Dracaena contains saponins and is poisonous to cats and dogs. Cats in particular like to nibble on the long leaves, causing salivation and vomiting. Place it out of reach of pets or choose an animal-friendly alternative.

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Growth and size

The Dracaena grows quietly and compactly; its trunks only grow a few centimeters longer each year. Large specimens are therefore many years old and retain their shape almost automatically.

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Suits these interior styles

This plant looks great in the following interior styles. Check out the style guide for inspiration.

Industrial
Man loopt tussen grote binnenplanten in een licht kantoorpand
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