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Dragon tree

Dracaena draco

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Botanical fact sheet

Dracaena draco

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Common name
Dragon tree
Taxonomy
Family: Asparagaceae · Genus: Dracaena

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Real data

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Dracaena
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °C
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Dracaena tip: Sensitive to fluoride – use rested or filtered water against brown tips.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Dracaena
Cat mildDog mildHorse milddetails →

In cats vomiting, drooling, dilated pupils.

At a glance

Dragon tree – what to know

Dragon tree (Dracaena draco) – family: Asparagaceae, genus: Dracaena. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Dragon tree?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Dragon tree need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Dragon tree get?

Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Dragon tree toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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Average watering interval

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Dracaena

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