Dracaena Arborea

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Dracaena Arborea

Cold Hardy, Slender Dragon Tree (dracaena arborea)

Plant Features

Cold Hardy, Slender Dragon Tree (dracaena arborea) – Slender Dragon is a very low maintenance plant that adapts very ewll to indoor conditions. It's long strap-like leaved are said to filter indoor toxins better than Sanseveria and other common houseplants. Arborea also known as the Slender Dragon Tree forms a stout swollen woody trunk with a palm-like, tropical appearance of dagger shaped leaves. A very long lived species. When young, the single stemmed plant boasts 2 foot long strap shaped leaves and is branch-less until it produces a flower spike with perfumed greenish white flowers that are followed by coral berries, then branching begins. What a great addition to your landscape.

The growth rate of Slender Dragon Tree will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.

Growing Instructions

Slender Dragon Tree Dracaena are easy to grow trees that require little care. They add a wonderful accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones a containerized Dracaena can be relocated indoors for the winter months. In the northern end of their grow zone Slender Dragon Tree Dracaena require indoor protection or heavy mulching during the winter months.

When you receive your new Dracaena, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new plant can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water in the bottom and moving it to a shady location. You can then add some mulch to the bucket to keep your plant standing upright. The mulch will also supply nutrients while in storage. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your new Dracaena.

CONTAINER SIZE

All Dracaena varieties grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Allow enough room for growth generally a 10″ to a 20″ diameter, 10″ deep container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your Dracaena will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.

SOIL

Slender Dragon Tree Dracaena enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky or arid soils.

FERTILIZER

To help establish your new Slender Dragon Tree Dracaena, fertilize sparingly at least 6 inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the tree. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.

GROW ZONE & LIGHT

Best outdoors if grown in zone 10-11, find your zone here. This Dracaena requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Slender Dragon Tree Dracaena should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted plant will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter.

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