Dracaena Draco
Canary Islands dragon tree
Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, is a subtropical tree-like plant. It has a tree-like growth habit. When young it has a single stem. At between 10–15 years, the stem stops growing and produces a first flowers of white, lily-like perfumed flowers, followed by coral berries, and after that the plant starts to branch. Each branch grows for about 10–15 years and re-branches. It grows slowly, requiring about ten years to reach 1.2m.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Canary Islands dragon tree
Latin name
Dracaena Draco
type
Perennial
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
10.00 M
20.00 M
Dracaena Draco
Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, is a subtropical tree-like plant. It has a tree-like growth habit. When young it has a single stem. At between 10–15 years, the stem stops growing and produces a first flowers of white, lily-like perfumed flowers, followed by coral berries, and after that the plant starts to branch. Each branch grows for about 10–15 years and re-branches. It grows slowly, requiring about ten years to reach 1.2m.
Planting as a houseplant
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Most well draining potting soil mix types are fine to use. Temperatures from 60°F (15°C) - 75°F (24°C) are ideal. Under 55°F/12°C is going to harm the plant which may become noticeable if the leaves begin curling. Try and avoid the plant being near cold drafts, which will also cause harm. A good mix of sun shine and shade is ideal for this dracaena, but hardly any direct sunlight. Although it grows quicker and better in bright light you'll also find it survives and grows well enough in low light conditions.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Summer
These are quite easy to propagate from stem tip cuttings, best done in spring or summer. You can also cut a new or old rosette and re-plant it. After replanting keep the soil moist and mist the leaves which will encourage the plant to grow. A tall plant can be propagated using the air layering method.
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