How to grow dragon tree potted plants

Dragon tree potted plant maintenance

The dragon tree is evergreen all year round, has strong adaptability to the environment, is cold and drought resistant, and has simple maintenance and management. The suitable growth temperature is between 10-25 degrees. It can be watered once every 10 days and is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil.

How to grow dragon tree in pot

The pots for Dracaena potted plants can be made of earthenware pots, with vermiculite, perlite or plain sandy soil sterilized by high temperature as the substrate. It should be kept in a sunny place and shaded in summer. It is best to place the pot on the southeast windowsill. Apply thin fertilizers frequently during the growth period, use less nitrogen fertilizer and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and stop fertilizing in winter.

Dragon tree potted plant maintenance

Dragon tree potted plants are suitable for planting in fertile, loose, and well-breathable sandy loam. They should be kept in sufficient light in spring and placed on east- or north-facing balconies in summer. Water should be sprayed in time to maintain the humidity of the environment. When the temperature drops in autumn, move them to places with morning and evening light. Place them in a sunny place indoors in winter and control the temperature above 10 degrees.

How often should I water my dragon tree potted plant?

Dragon tree potted plants like a humid environment and generally need to be watered once every ten days. Watering should be carried out according to the dryness and wetness of the soil. If the soil is dry, you can water it. If the soil is still moist, then there is no need to water it. The number of watering can be increased in summer. In winter, the plant stops growing and almost no water is needed. It is better to keep the soil dry.

Dragon tree bonsai pruning and shaping

When a single dragon tree plant is too tall, you can prune it to the required height. Maintaining certain temperature and humidity conditions will allow new buds to sprout soon. In addition, you should also promptly trim the old, yellow, and wilted branches and leaves on the plant to reduce nutrient loss. You should also cut off the unsightly branches and leaves to enhance the plant's ornamental value.

Precautions for dragon tree potted plant maintenance

Dragon tree likes a warm growing environment and cannot tolerate strong sunlight exposure. Spring, summer and autumn are its vigorous growth periods. At this time, it is necessary to provide sufficient light, timely watering and fertilization to enable it to grow healthily, and maintain a good ventilation environment, which can reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.