Madagascar dragon tree (aka Dragon Tree)
is one of the easiest indoor plants to care for. Another perk is that Dragon Tree’s cleans the air filtering out xylene benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, and trichloroethylene. Urban legend says thousands of years ago a hundred-headed dragon was killed and where it's red blood flowed, hundreds of Trees grew which locals at the time called Dragon Trees.
They can grow up to 6ft high and handle low watering’s (would not recommend, but sometimes mistakes can happen). The growth of the plant shows they are slender and tall. Dragon Tree’s will grow with the pot you put them in. They are simple and hardy plants to care for. Perfect for a first-time plant parent.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
North or East facing window. Dragon Tree’s prefer indirect, bright light. If you keep them in a south-facing window, their leaves will burn. Dragon Tree cannot handle direct light.
If you have only placement for your plant in a south or west-facing window, purchase a sheer curtain panel. This will create the indirect, bright light your plant needs to thrive with.
WATERING
Water once a week in early spring, late fall and winter.
Water twice a week in late spring, summer, and early fall.
POTTING
All-purpose soil is perfect to use.
In any pot that reasonably fits the size of the plant. If you want your plant to grow, re-pot with a larger pot every summer.
HUMIDITY
Mist leaves during early spring, late fall, and winter to keep plants from drying out. Dragon Tree’s like to feel moist.
During the summer, open a window to get fresh air for your Dragon Tree.
One sign of stuffy rooms or central heating/ air systems if brown tips at the end of the leaves.
