Dracaena draco – The Canary Islands Dragon for interiors and exteriors with character
The Dracaena draco, known as the Dragon Tree, is one of the most iconic and majestic plants in the plant kingdom. Native to the Canary Islands, this ancient species fascinates with its sculptural habit: a robust and compact trunk from which tufts of rigid, lanceolate, intense grey-green leaves with reddish margins spread out. A specimen that brings an exotic and timeless atmosphere to any environment.
Plant characteristics
- Pot diameter: 18 cm
- Plant height: approximately 54 cm
- Rigid, lanceolate, grey-green leaves with reddish margins
- Sculptural and compact habit, with a strong decorative impact
- Slow growth: maintains its size for a long time
- Suitable for both bright interiors and sheltered outdoors
- Air-purifying plant
Care and maintenance
- Light: intense, direct or indirect light – the more sun it receives, the more vigorous it is; it also tolerates semi-shade indoors
- Watering: very moderate – let the substrate dry completely between waterings; it is very drought-resistant and sensitive to waterlogging
- Temperature: ideal between 15°C and 30°C; tolerates short, light frosts if the substrate is dry; excellent for outdoors in mild climates
- Substrate: well-draining soil with added sand or perlite
- Fertilization: once a month in spring and summer with a balanced, low-concentration fertilizer
The Dracaena draco is a plant for those who appreciate character and longevity: robust, scenic and practically indestructible, it brings the ancestral magic of the Dragon Tree, one of the most fascinating species on the planet, into your home or garden.
