Description of product
The Dracaena is a slow-growing member of the Dracaena family and is native to South East Africa. The Beautiful plant has thick green stems with several clumps of short, dark green leaves in length on each branch. It is an excellent to your outdoor foliage collection of plants and looks stylish and elegant. It is an evergreen plant.
Benefits of Dracaena Plants
The Dracaena plant offers a plethora of benefits and air-purifying capabilities as it is also used as an indoor plant that can be kept in indirect sunlight.
Air Purifier :
The Dracaena plant is known for its air-purifying quality and is able to remove harmful pollutants in the air.
Low Maintenance :
The Dracaena plants are easy to care for which makes them suitable for outdoor spaces. Its rich green foliage is a treat to the eyes.
Beginner-friendly :
The Dracaena plant is a beginner-friendly plant and does well with both novice and seasoned gardeners or those with busy lifestyles.
Improved Well-Being :
The Dracaena plant and its beautiful foliage emerging out of a single stem create a visually calming ambiance and are said to relieve stress and anxiety due to hectic work schedules.
Care Tips For Dracaena Plant
Watering :
The Dracaena plant must be watered periodically. As soon as the top one inch of the soil gets dry, you must water it. Also, reduce watering in the winter or the rainy season.
Light :
The Dracaena is a plant that does extremely well in temperatures between 15 - 30 degrees Celsius. Keep it in indirect sunlight.
Placement :
The Dracaena plant is an outdoor plant and loves being kept in shaded areas where it can receive indirect bright sunlight.
Fertilisation :
The Dracaena is not a very demanding plant. You can use vermicompost or cow dung compost every 15 days to maintain its nutrition balance. It can easily be propagated from seeds or cuttings.
Ideal Soil Mix :
The Dracaena plant requires porous, well-draining soil. The ideal soil mix for this plant is, Cocopeat (50%) + Garden Soil (30%) + Vermicompost (20%).
Pruning :
It is very important to consistently prune the Dracaena plant to give it a better shape and encourage rapid growth. Remove the dead or damaged leaves regularly.
Pest Control :
The Dracaena plant is susceptible to mealybugs, fungus gnats, spider mites, and aphids. Control the pests by using neem oil spray every week on the leaves. You can also use fungicide if the disease has spread.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dracaena Plants
1. Is the Dracaena plant good for home?
Yes, the Dracaena plant is an aesthetically beautiful plant and has air-purifying properties too.
2. Can the Dracaena plant be placed indoors?
The Dracaena plant needs indirect bright sunlight and hence can be placed indoors if the above conditions are satisfied.
3. Does the Dracaena plant like direct sunlight?
The Dracaena plant if exposed to full sunlight may cause browning of its leaves.
4. How can I keep my Dracaena plant happy?
Watch the leaf tips of the Dracaena plant regularly, if there is browning it might be due to excessive watering or too much exposure to sunlight.
5. Where can I buy Dracaena plants?
Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.
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