Plant the Canary Island Dragon Tree correctly
The Canary Islands dragon tree (Dracaena draco) does not make any great demands on the earth, it should be loose and not too lean. In the summer, the Canary Island dragon tree is welcome to stand in the garden or on the balcony, wind and weather don't really bother it. However, it is well suited for planting conservatories or as a houseplant.
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Water and fertilize the Canary Dragon tree properly
The Canarian Dragon Tree does not need a lot of water or a lot of fertilizer. However, regular watering promotes its rather slow growth. The Canarian Dragon Tree prefers plenty of watering and a subsequent drying phase before it is watered again. From April to October you fertilize the plant about every day.
Propagate the Canary Island Dragon Tree
The Canarian Dragon Tree can be reproduced quite easily. You only get germinable seeds from your own plant after many years or not at all. Therefore, use purchased seeds that are easily available in stores.
Propagation through ground shoots is relatively uncomplicated. But also cuttings, trunk pieces or individual leaves. Can be used for propagation with the help of rooting powder. Put the shoots or cuttings in coconut fiber or growing substrate (9.05 € at Amazon *) and keep them evenly moist and warm during the rooting.
The Canarian Dragon Tree in winter
The Canary Islands dragon tree should not stay in the garden in winter, as it can only tolerate temperatures around freezing for a short time. Winter storage at around + 10 ° C is ideal. The soil should always dry well between the individual waterings, which can take more than a week.
The essentials in brief:
- relatively robust and easy to care for
- at least initially slowly growing
- sunny to partially shaded location
- may stand outside in summer
- fertilize and water little
- Winter ideally at around 10 ° C
- tolerates temperatures around freezing point for a short time
Tips
If you have little time to care for your houseplants or if you don't have a green thumb, the Canary Island Dragon Tree is ideal. It is exotic and attractive, but also easy to care for and robust.
