The adaptability of Dracaena dracaefolia is strong and the requirement of soil is not strict, but it grows best in loose, fertile and well drained micro acid soil. It can be cultivated in the mixture of loam and river sand with high humus content under pine and Berlin, or in the mixture of rotten leaf soil and river sand. During the cultivation of Dracaena Dracaena, it is necessary to apply ferrous sulfate once a month or so to ensure that the pH value of the soil is appropriate, slightly acidic and suitable for its normal growth.
Watering: like high temperature and humidity, afraid of the hot sun. There is no rule of watering once a few days. More watering is needed for the flourishing growth of spring, summer and autumn. Do not wait for the dry soil to be watered. Water when the pot soil is slightly wet.
In winter, the number of watering can be reduced appropriately. But basin soil can not be dried to ensure sufficient nutrients and promote spring flowering.
Fertilization: the cultivation of Dracaena is mainly to apply nutrient solution. If the number of cultivation is small, nutrient solution can not be specially formulated. The root system of Dracaena Dracaena is well developed, growing healthily, and fertilization is not more frequent.
Dragon blood tree not only likes warm and humid environment and sunlight, but also can withstand shade. However, growing indoors, if placed in too much shade for a long time, can also cause the leaves to fade. So it's best to put the flowerpot on the windowsill in the southeast direction, so that it can fully receive the sunlight.
If Fat Dragon blood tree is placed on balcony to grow, when summer sunshine is too strong, want to move flowerpot indoors, especially at noon, want to undertake shade appropriately, general illuminance is 40-50% can, lest scorch leaf with scorching sun. Dragon blood tree likes warm, not cold.
Family propagation of Dracaena Dracaena is generally carried out by cutting and pruning. It can be carried out from April to August every year, and can be carried out indoors all year round. However, it is necessary to keep the temperature between 20-30 ℃ to facilitate the growth of new roots.
Common diseases of Dracaena: Alternaria alternata. It mainly damages the leaves of Dracaena.
Common pests of Dracaena: red spider. Starscream is one of the most annoying pests in the world.
