Dracaena cinnabari
Dragon blood tree
:Dragon’s Blood is an attractive evergreen tree that is commonly used as a house plant, but if planted in the ground will grow to a massive and broad tree. The ends of the thick branches hold bunches sword-shaped blue-green leaves. If cut, the plant leaks a red sap, hence the common name.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Dragon blood tree
Latin name
Dracaena cinnabari
type
Perennial
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
3.00 M
Dracaena cinnabari
:Dragon’s Blood is an attractive evergreen tree that is commonly used as a house plant, but if planted in the ground will grow to a massive and broad tree. The ends of the thick branches hold bunches sword-shaped blue-green leaves. If cut, the plant leaks a red sap, hence the common name.
Planting as a houseplant
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Most well draining potting soil mix types are fine to use. Temperatures from 60°F (15°C) - 75°F (24°C) are ideal. Under 55°F/12°C is going to harm the plant which may become noticeable if the leaves begin curling. Try and avoid the plant being near cold drafts, which will also cause harm. A good mix of sun shine and shade is ideal for this dracaena, but hardly any direct sunlight. Although it grows quicker and better in bright light you'll also find it survives and grows well enough in low light conditions.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Summer
These are quite easy to propagate from stem tip cuttings, best done in spring or summer. You can also cut a new or old rosette and re-plant it. After replanting keep the soil moist and mist the leaves which will encourage the plant to grow. A tall plant can be propagated using the air layering method.
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