Dragon Tree care sheet
Dracaena marginata · Easy care · Not pet-safe
Spiky leaf tufts on slim, twisting canes. A modern-looking tree that tolerates office light.
| Light | Medium to bright, indirect light. Tolerates lower light. |
|---|---|
| Water | When the top half of the soil is dry, about every 10 to 14 days. |
| Water type | Filtered or rain water. Fluoride browns the tips. |
| Temperature | 65°F to 80°F. Keep above 55°F. |
| Humidity | Average indoor air is fine. |
| Soil | Fast-draining potting mix with perlite. |
| Fertilizer | Half strength every 1 to 2 months in spring and summer. |
| Pets | Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Where to water it
Pour water slowly onto the soil around the base, not over the leaves, until it runs out of the drainage holes. Empty the saucer after 15 minutes.
When: When the top half of the soil is dry.
Where to put it
Medium light in offices and lobbies. It handles lower light but grows slowly there.
Avoid these mistakes
- Overwatering
- Fluoride in tap water, which browns tips
- Cold drafts
If something looks wrong
- Brown tips: fluoride or salts in tap water, dry soil or too much fertilizer. Trim with scissors following the leaf's shape, and switch to filtered water.
- Yellow lower leaves dropping: normal, a few at a time. Many at once means overwatering.
- Leaves turning white or pale: too much direct sun, or check under the leaves for mealybugs and spider mites.
- Soft, mushy cane base: root rot. Cut off healthy tops, root them, and discard the base.
- Drooping leaves: thirst or cold.
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