MADAGASCAR DRAGON TREE PROFILE

A super indoor plant that gives so much while asking for so little. It has stiff purplish-red and green leaves with slim, curving stalks for trunks. They make excellent houseplants, being air purifying, low maintenance and are among the more forgiving dracaenas if you forget to water. Ideal for beginners.

Origin
Native to tropical Africa.
Positioning + Light Needs
A good balance of sun and shade is ideal for this dracaena, but avoid any direct sun. Although it grows quicker and better in bright light you'll also find it survives and grows well enough in low light conditions.
Watering
Water modestly every week or so when the soil is dry to the touch. You only need keep the soil slightly damp so never over water. Only needs monthly watering during the Winter months and the Dracaena needs a rest period in November and December, so no need to water then but keep an eye on it.
Misting
Yes please, I love weekly misting to look my best.
Feeding
Feed me once a month every Spring and Summer with diluted liquid fertiliser.
Re-potting
I'm a slow grower, so every 2-3 years is fine but keep your eye on the pot in case I become root bound.
Child / Pet Friendly
No sorry, I'm a little toxic.
Air Purifying
Yep! I'm very effective at removing airborne toxins such as xylene, toluene, and benzene from the air.
Look out for
Brown tips on leaves: could be lack of humidity, exposure to a cold draught or under-watering. Brown leaves suggest too cold a room or too much watering.
Yellowing bottom leaves: remove any bottom leaves that go yellow, normally this is just the plant making way for new leaves.