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| Dracaena | Common name; Dragon tree |
A house plant, grown for its ornamental foliage and 'palm tree' look
Dependant upon pot size, these plants can grow up to 1200mm (4ft) and a spread of 500mm (18").
Most commonly they are grown in 150mm (6") pot and this tends to restrict the height to around 600mm (24").
Grow plants in John Innes potting compost No. 3 or equivalent.
In winter, keep the plants on the dry side by watering sparingly, increase watering from May to September.
Maintain a minimum winter temperature of 13°C (55°F)
Feed them a balanced liquid feed every two weeks from June to September.
Allow as much light as possible to the plants at all times.
Re-potting is best done in April.(Week 17)
Week 13: Take 75mm (3") basal shoots or tip cuttings of mature growths
Place the cuttings in equal parts (by volume) peat and sand, and propagate at a temperature of 21°C (70°F)
When rooted set the cuttings in 75mm (3") pots of potting compost, pot on as necessary.
alternatively ; Cut 75mm (3") sections of older leafless stem lay and flat on surface of the compost then lightly cover with compost and propagate at a temperature of 21°C(70°F).
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