How to cultivate dragon tree

Dragon Tree Growth Conditions

The suitable temperature for the growth of Dragon Tree is between 10-25 degrees Celsius. Adequate sunlight can make its leaves thick and bright. Alkaline soil and clay should be directly excluded during the soil selection process. Loose, fertile, well-drained organic acidic sandy loam is most suitable for the cultivation and growth of Dragon Tree.

How to grow dragon tree

It is best to use fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam for growing dragon trees. Since the stems of large plants store nutrients and water, they do not require much water and can be watered thoroughly every 10 days or so. Dragon trees like sufficient light and should be placed in a place with sufficient light in early spring.

Dragon tree watering

Dragon trees are generally watered once every 10 days. During the high temperature period in summer, you can also spray more water mist on the leaves of the dragon tree to achieve the purpose of cooling and increasing humidity. Water thoroughly, and do not water half and leave the other half.

Dragon Tree Fertilization

The dragon tree has a relatively high requirement for fertilizer. Organic liquid fertilizer should be applied once a month during the peak growing season, and alum fertilizer water should be applied once in spring and autumn. For dragon trees with weaker growth, decomposed fertilizer should be used to promote growth, but it must be diluted first. Do not use raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer directly for irrigation.

Dragon tree pest control

In order to prevent and control diseases and insect pests of Dragon Tree, it is necessary to prune appropriately and enhance permeability. In the early stage of the disease, spray carambola, thiophanate-methyl and thiophanate-methyl alternately. If the disease is serious, cut off the diseased leaves in time and burn them. It is also necessary to spray pesticides for prevention and control.

Nagarjuna Family Raising Method

For home cultivation of Dragon Tree, you can use a flower pot of suitable size and good air permeability. The soil should be loose, fertile, and have good drainage. The Dragon Tree potted plant likes light very much and can be placed in a place with sufficient light to allow it to see more sunlight.

When watering the dragon tree, wait until the soil is completely dry. Avoid water accumulation in the soil. Maintain good ventilation. Open windows regularly to let in air. Change the pot in spring every 1-2 years.

Dragon tree maintenance precautions

When the dragon tree grows too high, it needs to be pruned in time. It can be cut short to the required height. After pruning, maintain certain temperature and humidity conditions, and new buds will soon grow under the incision. In addition, the plant is not suitable for growing in an environment with poor air permeability. Maintain good ventilation and open windows regularly to ventilate.